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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

Awareness + Action = Prevention®

Vision

The vision for the organization is to show through the actions of the Executive Director, Andrew P. Mandell - Mr. Diabetes® (and other diabetic staff members), that diabetics are neither helpless nor hopeless and can lead productive lives. DDF will provide accurate, reliable, up-to-date information about the self-management of diabetes and show how Mr. Diabetes© utilizes these techniques in his daily life to avoid the significant complications of the disease. He will put a name and face on the disease and show through his actions how to advocate for appropriate solutions to diabetic issues.

Programs and Services

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.
  
  
• Defeat Diabetes Foundation mails information to the general public including the Defeat Diabetes© Screening Test Brochures, Diabetes Risk Factors, Warning Signs and Harsh Realities brochure.
  
  
• The Media Outreach Campaigns informs and educates The Media of the dangers of diabetes.
  
  
• Advocacy Program:  Mr. Diabetes© testifies before Governors, Senators, Congressmen, State Legislatures, Mayors, City Councils, and Civic Organizations to bring awareness of the diabetic condition to governments and their health agencies. The Foundation also provides information to the public regarding legislation pending that would impact diabetes related programs and services.
  
  
• 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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