Andrew P. Mandell, Exec. Dir., DDF, represents United States as Expert in US State Dept. Diabetes Awareness Program in Kuwait

Defeating diabetes requires self-awareness and making the right choices, which are elements essential for Kuwait to combat the disease said Andrew P. Mandell, Mr. Diabetes®, speaking at the US Embassy. He spread the message at the Grand Mosque, AWARE Center for Diabetes, and schools in Kuwait.

Read more about Andrew P. Mandell, Mr. Diabetes®, in articles from Kuwait:
Diabetes Set To Soar As Kuwait Follows In US's Footsteps

Defeating Diabetes Requires Awareness, Right Choices

Eat and Exercise To Prevent Diabetes

Andrew P. Mandell, Exec. Dir. Defeat Diabetes Foundation, speaking at the Grand Mosque in Kuwait:

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The Kid Initiative to Defeat Diabetes® (KIDD™) Curriculum

This generation of children is on the fast track to live a shorter, less healthy life span than their parents.

The Kid Initiative to Defeat Diabetes® Curriculum is designed to fill the gap in information about diabetes and obesity and its relationship to nutrition and fitness.

A program for schools and youth organizations. To learn more about the KIDD™ Curriculum.
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For the first time, this generation of children is on the fast track to living shorter, less healthy lives than their parents. So this January start out on the right foot by getting your family more fit!

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