wire (USA)-June 20, 2007 American Diabetes Association Urges Congress to Override Presidential Veto of Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act PRNewswire-USNewswire–The American Diabetes Association today issued the following statement in response to President Bush’s veto of the “Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act” (S. 5), which would accelerate stem cell research by easing existing funding restrictions and supporting research that uses embryonic stem cells, while maintaining strict ethical guidelines. The Association strongly urges Congress to override the veto. Larry Deeb, MD, President, Medicine…… . wire (USA)-June 19, 2007 JDRF International Chairman Mary Tyler Moore Testifies on the Need to Increase Federal Funding for Type 1 Diabetes Research at Senate Hearing, 150 Children With Type 1 Diabetes From All Over the U. S. and Overseas in Washington, D. C. to Meet With Congress PRNewswire-USNewswire–The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s International Chairman, Mary Tyler Moore today will lead a panel before the U. S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to request an increase in federal funding for diabetes research and remind Congress about the urgent need for a cure for a disease they live with every day–type 1 diabetes. Ms. Moore, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 40 years, is leading …… a. Chicago Tribune (IL)-June 10, 2007 Brothers fight diabetes with comics Animated heroes knock out disease The evil Dr. Diabetes leaps from a hospital window, crashing through the glass, determined to infect anyone in his path with the chronic, debilitating disease from which he takes his name. The imposing, green, wild-haired monster scowls, punches the air and taunts, “I will make sure that everyone on the planet feels my pain. The whole world will have diabetes. ” In real life, 13-year-old Kamaal Washington–one of the creators of the Dr. Diabetes comic…… . Chicago Tribune (IL)-June 3, 2007 Brothers foil wicked Dr. Diabetes with comic The evil Dr. Diabetes leaps from a hospital window, crashing through the glass, determined to infect anyone in his path with the chronic, debilitating disease from which he takes his name. The imposing, green, wild-haired monster scowls, punches the air and taunts, “I will make sure that everyone on the planet feels my pain. The whole world will have diabetes. “In real life, 13-year-old Kamaal Washington–one of the creators of the Dr. Diabetes comic…… . -May 29, 2007 `Dr. Diabetes’ empowers kids on comics pages, Teen diabetic, brother’s creation `fun, educational’ The evil Dr. Diabetes leaps from a hospital window, crashing through the glass, determined to infect anyone in his path with the chronic, debilitating disease from which he takes his name. The imposing, green, wild-haired monster scowls, punches the air and taunts, “I will make sure that everyone on the planet feels my pain. The whole world will have diabetes. “In real life, 13-year-old Kamaal Washington-one of the creators of the Dr. Diabetes comic book…… . -May 22, 2007 Risk of heart attacks linked to diabetes pill A widely used diabetes pill raises the risk of heart attacks and possibly death, according to a scientific analysis that reveals what some experts are calling another Vioxx-like example of the government failing to protect the public from an unsafe drug. More than 6 million people worldwide have taken the drug, sold as Avandia and Avandamet, since it came on the market eight years ago to help control blood sugar in people with the most common form of diabetes. About 1 million Americans use…… . wire (USA)-May 17, 2007 Former American Idol Finalist and Hickory Records Recording Artist Elliott Yamin Named National Spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association and Lends Strong Voice to Diabetes Issues Worldwide PRNewswire-USNewswire–In an effort to bring harmony within the diabetes community, Hickory Records Recording artist Elliott Yamin has recently signed on to be a three year National Spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association (ADA). In an effort to fulfill the ADA’s mission which is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes, Yamin will encourage individuals and families to participate in the Association’s newest…… . wire (USA)-May 4, 2007 Give the Gift of Hope This Mother’s Day, Through the American Diabetes Association’s Gift of Hope program, your purchase will support diabetes research PRNewswire-USNewswire–This Mother’s Day, the American Diabetes Association is encouraging sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and friends, to honor Mom by raising money for diabetes research and awareness. More than 9 million women in the United States have diabetes and nearly one-third of them do not know it. Diabetes can be especially hard on women, placing a unique burden on them because the disease can affect both mothers and their unborn children. …… . wire (USA)-April 11, 2007 American Diabetes Association Lauds Senate for Passage of Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, Following passage of HR. 3/S. 5 in both the Senate and House, ADA urges strong bipartisan support to override an impending Presidential veto PRNewswire-USNewswire–The American Diabetes Association today issued the following statement in response to the passage by the Senate of the “Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act” (S. 5), which will accelerate stem cell research by easing existing funding restrictions and supporting research that uses embryonic stem cells, while maintaining strict ethical guidelines. Darlene Cain, Chair of the Board of the American Diabetes Association, made the statement on behalf of the…… . wire (USA)-April 9, 2007 American Diabetes Association: Senate Should Send White House Strong Message of Support for Embryonic Stem Cell Research, ADA urges U. S. Senate to pass Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act; legislation offers great hope to advance search for a diabetes cure PRNewswire-USNewswire–The American Diabetes Association (ADA)–the nation’s leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy–today urged the U. S. Senate to pass, with broad bipartisan support, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (S. 5). The ADA is a strong supporter of the legislation, which would accelerate stem cell research by easing existing restrictions and supporting research that uses embryonic stem cells, while maintaining……