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THIS WEEK'S ISSUE INCLUDES:

A MESSAGE FROM THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION...
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IN THE NEWS...
Many Adults Have Obesity Syndrome
One Step Closer to a Cure
Aspirin Therapy for Hearts Defended

COMMUNITY AND RESOURCES...
Tour to Help Cure Diabetes 
Diabetes Forecast Live!

ONLINE SHOPPING...
Putting Your Diabetes on the Pump - New! Fast Fact Series
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A MESSAGE FROM THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION...
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IN THE NEWS...
Many Adults Have Obesity Syndrome
A recent study from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found that at least 47 million Americans - more than one in five - have the cluster of health problems known as metabolic syndrome.  This condition, thought to be caused by a combination of genes and lifestyle factors, such as overeating and lack of exercise, includes heaviness around the waist, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol readings and elevated blood sugar.  Metabolic syndrome greatly increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

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The ADA's Make the Link Initiative is bridging the gap between Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke. To learn more, click here: http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a16366a50772a99406973a8

One Step Closer to a Cure
In Type 1 diabetes, which occurs in nearly one million Americans, the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, stopping insulin production and wreaking havoc on blood sugar levels.  For this reason, people with Type 1 diabetes must administer insulin to themselves on a carefully controlled basis. Researchers at Harvard Medical School recently found that in mice, the insulin-producing islet cells of the pancreas can regenerate themselves, giving hope that this new method of fighting the disease could draw science closer to a cure.

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Aspirin Therapy for Hearts Defended
Aspirin has long been the basis of blood thinning treatment for people with cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack and stroke.  It is not, however, usually prescribed for those that have conditions that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, unhealthy cholesterol levels and chest pain.  Recent research could change this.  A report from Oxford University in England shows that small doses of aspirin (75-100 milligrams per day) significantly lower the risk of heart attack or stroke for those at high risk due to related conditions.

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The ADA's Make The Link Initiative is bridging the gap between Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke.  Click here to learn more: http://www.you-click.net/GoNow/a16366a50772a99406973a8

COMMUNITY AND RESOURCES...
Tour to Help Cure Diabetes
Pedal toward a cure for the more than 16 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and its life-threatening complications. The American Diabetes Association Tour De Cure is currently open for registration.

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Diabetes Forecast Live!
Catch the January edition, "What's Hot in New Diabetes Products" on Tuesday, January 22, 2002.  Diabetes Forecast Live! is a monthly webcast that provides real-time interviews with diabetes experts, as well as special guests.  This year has brought a bumper crop of new diabetes products that can help you manage your diabetes; tune in on the 22nd to hear about them!

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ONLINE SHOPPING...
Putting Your Diabetes on the Pump - New! Fast Fact Series
This book may be little, but it's packed with information that can help you skate around common problems, figure out puzzling highs or lows, and truly succeed at putting your diabetes on the pump. 

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