Diabetes This November (NAPSA)—Diabetes touches manylives. In the United States, more than 24 million Americans are living with diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert food into energy. Each November, National Diabetes Awareness Month reminds people to face the seriousness of the condition and learn the importance of successful diabetes management. Grammy-nominated neo-soul singer Angie Stone is hoping to inspire others to take control of and learn to managediabetes. In an effort to help the African- American community, which is disproportionately affected by diabetes, Eli Lilly and Company launched the national Fearless African-Ameri- cans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes campaign to encourage African-Americans to take control of and learn how to better manage the disease. Grammy-nominated neo-soul singer Angie Stone has been traveling across the country as the campaign spokesperson. After struggling with her own diabetes for several years, Ms. Stone is now happy and healthy and hoping to inspire others to fearlessly face diabetes as well. And now, during National Diabetes Awareness Month, Ms. Stone is urging her fellow African-Americans to join her in this movement. For more information, visit www.FACE-Diabetes.com.
