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the american diabetes association expo
sponsored by takeda pharmaceuticals
shoulda been there
Personal Trainer, Latee Bauswell shares healthy exercise and eating habits with an attendee
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The American Diabetes Association held its very successful fifth annual Diabetes Expo at Chicago’s Navy Pier on April 12, 2008. The health event, which was sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, was open to the general public and provided helpful information and advice for diabetics and non-diabetics about living more active and healthy lifestyles. “If your loved one has diabetes, or is at high risk of developing the disease, the Diabetes Expo provides a fun, relaxed environment to learn a great deal about the important aspects of prevention and management of diabetes and its serious complications,” said Nancy Harris, senior executive director of the ADA. Expo attendees who visited the Walgreen’s station received diabetes risk assessments, which included glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure testing. Fourth year students from the William Scholl College conducted foot screenings to detect levels of touch sensation or the lack thereof, which is a key identifying factor in detecting diabetes. VSP Vision Care, which provides vision insurance to more than 54 million people, was on hand with a mobile clinic to provide free screenings. According to the ADA, diabetes ranks as the fifth leading cause of death in the nation, making early diagnosis and treatment critical in the fight against the incurable disease.
Chef to the Stars – Chef Julius demonstrates a diabetic friendly chicken recipe
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Other expo sponsors included the Abbott Fund, Dominck’s, Eli Lilly, Walgreens and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. The total number of attendees increased from last year’s record of 9,000 to more than 11,200 people. –roz edward
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