461. McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA)-November 30, 2007 Diabetes center receives $11 million grant Nov. 30 EDMOND Diabetes research at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is being strengthened by an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to the Center of Biological Research Excellence at the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center. The NIH has given OU more than $20 million for diabetes research during the past few months. Oklahoma has more people with diabetes per capita than any state in the nation with 200, 000 people living with diabetes, said Dr. …… . Record, The (Kitchner, Ontario, Canada)-November 23, 2007 Diabetes epidemic comes at a cost; Called a global threat by the UN, growing health problem requires better education, self-management, experts say When Harold Stoddart was told he had Type 2 diabetes eight years ago, he couldn’t believe it. “I was in complete denial, ” said the 71-year-old. “I told them it wasn’t possible. ” Diabetes was discovered during routine tests while the resident of Quinte West, just southwest of Belleville, Ont. , was in the hospital for something unrelated. Stoddart was shocked because he had no symptoms…… . North Yorkshire County Publications (England)-November 14, 2007 Diabetes charity in appeal over health challenge YORK faces a diabetes “time bomb” if action is not taken now. Charity Diabetes UK has revealed that there are now 25, 682 people with diabetes in the North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (PCT). Today is World Diabetes Day, and the charity is calling on the Government to take action to defuse the diabetes time bomb. The charity claims that although it is hard to show exactly how many more people now have diabetes than last year due to changes in PCT…… . McClatchy-Tribune Regional News (USA)-November 12, 2007 Diabetes Checks & Balances hosting awareness events and screens Nov. 12 BLOOMINGTON Diabetes has attacked nearly 10, 000 people in McLean County and the county’s largest health insurer, major employers and medical professionals are mobilizing a counterattack on Wednesday. Diabetes Checks & Balances a collaborative effort of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, local employers and health professionals will host diabetes awareness events, including free diabetes screenings, on Wednesday at the Community Health Care Clinic and at…… . (TX)-November 4, 2007 Get control of diabetes, stay healthy Do you have diabetes and still find it irresistible to eat a bowl of menudo or a big bag of tortilla chips? Since this is probably against your doctor’s advice, you are rolling the dice and gambling with your health. The odds are against you. The worldwide epidemic of Type 2 diabetes is shocking. While 85, 000 in El Paso have been diagnosed, many more are at risk for developing diabetes. This serious disease challenges the health of one in four Mexican-Americans in El Paso. …… . (TX)-October 28, 2007 Support groups help families cope with diabetes Lety Hernandez became an advocate for parents of children with diabetes after her 7-year-old daughter, also named Lety, was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes when she was 15 months old. “Lety was still wearing diapers, ” Hernandez said. “Some of her symptoms were that she urinated a lot and would throw up. Her diapers, when wet, weighed a lot. “At 18 months, her daughter was put on insulin pump therapy to stabilize her blood sugar…… . wire (USA)-October 23, 2007 Emergency Preparedness for People With Diabetes, American Diabetes Association Offers Tips for People with Diabetes Affected by California Wildfires PRNewswire–The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers the following tips for people with diabetes who are affected by the California wildfires. In addition to basic household emergency supplies, people with diabetes require additional supplies to manage their health. 1) Medication and Supplies–ADA recommends having two weeks’ worth of supplies on hand. They might include:–Basic supplies–lancing device and lancets, meters and…… . Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News-October 20, 2007 Diabetes’ cost in Oklahoma: $2 billion a year Oct. 20 NORMAN Diabetes costs Oklahomans about $2 billion a year and is devastating tribes, the state and nation, the director of the Oklahoma Diabetes Center said Friday. Dr. Timothy J. Lyons made the remarks at a forum on tribal issues in which legislators, tribal officials and judges discussed issues facing the state’s American Indian population. He estimated that 80 percent of diabetes-related amputations and other associated problems could be prevented with lifestyle…… . wire (USA)-October 4, 2007 American Diabetes Association Urges Congress to Pass ADA Restoration Act, Help End Employment Discrimination Against Americans with Diabetes Stephen Orr, fired for managing diabetes at work but whose claim was thrown out by the courts, testified Thursday before House Judiciary Subcommittee about his experience ALEXANDRIA, Va. , Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/–The American Diabetes Association today reiterated its strong support for the ADA Restoration Act, legislation that would restore the intent of the landmark 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. On Thursday, the U. S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution heard…… . wire (USA)-October 1, 2007 Kmart Steps Out to Fight Diabetes Kmart aligns with the American Diabetes Association to raise funds through in-store ‘pin-up’ campaign ALEXANDRIA, Va. , Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/–The American Diabetes Association (ADA) today announced that Kmart has reinforced its commitment to ADA and elevated its support for the diabetes community by becoming a National Strategic Partner (NSP). As a National Strategic Partner, Kmart will raise at least $1 million to support ADA’s mission to prevent……