Defeat Diabetes Foundation 150 153rd Ave, Suite 300 Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Defeat Diabetes Foundation
150 153rd Avenue, Suite 300 Madeira Beach, Florida 33708 Tel: 727.391.5050 Toll Free: 877.391.5051 Fax: 727.398.2144
Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DDF), is a 501(c)3 charity, established in September 1990, was incorporated on November 21, 1991 under the laws of the state of Florida as a nonprofit corporation, and is currently recognized in all 50 states.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Defeat Diabetes Foundation is the prevention, early identification and effective self management of diabetes.
DDF has awareness and interactive programs in all 50 states and provides medical supplies to developing nations. We offer critical information and education programs with a focus on diabetes, nutrition and physical fitness.
Defeat Diabetes Foundation conducts a variety of programs each year to promote awareness, prevention and early detection.
The Foundation maintains a website as a source of information for anyone interested in health and especially for "pre-diabetics" and diabetics that features content about diabetes, its complications and the importance of self-management. Defeat Diabetes Foundation conducts programs each year to promote awareness, prevention and early detection.
The Defeat Diabetes Foundation Website, www.DefeatDiabetes.org: A source for everyone interested in health, especially Diabetics and Pre-Diabetics. It features a free on-line E-Lerts™ newsletter and very comprehensive and understandable information about Diabetes health, research, nutrition and fitness. There is original content from medical and professional personnel in their areas of expertise. It also contains sections on resources for diabetic support groups, diabetic children's camps, latest news and much, much more.
KIDD and Schools Programs: Currently target elementary, middle schools and civic organizations throughout the country by distributing Free of Charge the Foundations unique Defeat Diabetes® Screening Test. We believe that the earlier diabetes is addressed the better chance to control it or even prevent it.
The Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes® Community Action Project (MADDCAP™): is a health related program designed to propel the efforts of martial arts citizen-teachers across the United States to educate children and their community about diabetes. MADDCAP™ introduces community based awareness and prevention projects to foster a healthier local community.
Medical Supplies: This program distributes donated medical supplies to individuals and organizations worldwide.
D.A.N. Project (Diabetes Awareness Now): This is a Defeat Diabetes® Awareness Project is a Public Service Announcement campaign about the dangers of undiagnosed diabetes. It has aired on QVC reaching 186 million homes worldwide and in local communities throughout the United States on network affiliates. Established in memory of Dan Kerner.
Mr. Diabetes® meets with leaders of the medical community as well as hospitals, Diabetes Support Groups and Senior Citizen Groups, Schools, Camps, and other venues.
We are committed to continuing this work for the 24 million diabetics and 57 million pre-diabetics in the United States with the disease. Diabetes is a global epidemic and we are working with individuals and organizations worldwide to promote awareness, early detection and self-management of the disease.
The Foundation is supported through donations by concerned individuals and is operated by contracted, salaried and volunteer services.
Defeat Diabetes Foundation does NOT provide professional medical advice. The information we provide is intended to help you better understand diabetes. It is NOT intended to replace the advice of your physician.
Updated 2010
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