Trips for Traveling with Diabetes
Even though you’d prefer to take a vacation from your diabetes, the fact is, you take your diabetes on vacation with you. But that doesn’t mean you have to limit possible destinations or activities. If you have diabetes and are going on vacation or traveling for business you just have to do some extra planning. How much extra depends, in part, on your destination, the kinds of activities you’ll be participating in and the length of time you’ll be gone.
Defeat Diabetes Foundation Releases Ebook Series
7 of 10 people with diabetes suffer from at least one complication of diabetes and many of them suffer from more than one. But, these complications don’t have to be the inevitable result of diabetes. It’s one of the reasons Defeat Diabetes Foundation has published the Defeat Diabetes® Rules for Survival™ series; to help people with diabetes live healthier and avoid the tragic and profound complications of the disease.
The series is being launched with 6 titles: Dental and Oral Care, Kidney Health, Foot Care, Visual Health, Hearing Care, Heart and Vascular Health. The EBooks are priced $2.99 - $6.99 and are available for Kindle at Amazon.com exclusively for the next 60 days.
Travel with Mr. Diabetes® to Costa Rica
7 days / 6 nights – Oct. 6-12, 2013
 This year Mr. Diabetes®is traveling to Costa Rica with a select group of friends from Defeat Diabetes Foundation. Come along and join the fun. Everything is included; just pack a bag and come along to this great adventure in Costa Rica. You will staying at luxury, 5 star resorts.
More about this great trip to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Travel Inc. is donating a portion of the proceeds to Defeat Diabetes Foundation.
Swimming
Swimming is the second most popular exercise activity in the United States. Swimming burns calories and is easy on the joints because the water supports your weight (body weight reduced to 10% of actual weight). Swimming also builds muscle strength and endurance, and improves cardiovascular fitness. Swimming is refreshing in summer, a potentially lifesaving skill and one that you can do safely into elder years.
More Diabetes Studies, Clinical Trials and Surveys
Research facilities, drug manufacturers and universities are conducting studies, clinical trials and surveys for new drugs, behavioral habits and other investigational information with the goal of improving our health. They are seeking individuals to participate in these studies and trials. More Info.
Can't afford a glucometer?
American Diabetes Wholesale has generously donated blood testing equipment to Defeat Diabetes Foundation.
Glucometers are available for FREE. This offer is valid in the United States while supplies last.
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Beat the Summer Heat!
It’s summertime! And while many of us relish the heat after a cold winter, excessive heat can be dangerous. Doctors have discovered that people with diabetes are at a greater risk of adverse effects from heat. Unfortunately, many diabetics don't prepare for extreme heat situations which place them at a higher risk for death.
"Studies have shown that during heat waves, patients with diabetes have more hospitalizations, more emergency room visits, and higher rates of mortality," says Curtiss B. Cook MD, FACP, professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and a consultant in endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. "Why that is isn't clear, but it does show that these people are at greater risk for health problems during hot weather."
Summertime activity, whether working outdoors or recreating, must be balanced with measures that aid the body's cooling mechanisms and prevent heat-related illness.
Donate Your Unused Diabetes Supplies and Help Those in Need!
Have you switched your glucometer machine? Do you have glucose test strips you no longer need? Do you have a loved one who had diabetes who has passed away?
Have you said to yourself – "I don’t want these perfectly good supplies to go to waste – what can I do with them? I’d like to donate them, but I don’t know how."
How to Donate Diabetes Supplies
 Defeat Diabetes Foundation
Pet Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Program
The incidence of diabetes in dogs and cats is increasing. Almost all veterinarians admit diabetes is under-reported and could affect as many as one in 50 of our pets. More Info about our Pet Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Program.
 Shop. Save. Defeat Diabetes®
Defeat Diabetes Foundation is participating in a program with
Market America®, which gives our organization its own shopping website.
A portion of the dollars you spend buying products on this site supports Defeat Diabetes Foundation, and earns you up to 35% cash back on qualified purchases. Click here to learn more.
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Send your unopened, unexpired test strips to:
Defeat Diabetes Foundation
150 153rd Ave, Suite 300
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Defeat Diabetes
Foundation
150 153rd Avenue
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
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