November is American Diabetes and Diabetic Eye Disease Month!

Did you know that diabetes and heart disease are linked? People with diabetes are at high risk for a heart attack or a stroke. Their heart attacks tend to be more serious and can happen early in life. In fact, two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Both women and men are at risk.

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For more information about Diabetes in the Upper Peninsula visit the: Upper Peninsula Diabetes Outreach Network

For Michigan Information:  The Michigan Diabetes Outreach Network has a wealth of information including an excellent educational handout on Diabetes and Holiday Eating.

For National information contact:


Prevent Blindness America
500 East Remington Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(800)331–2020
info@preventblindness.org
www.preventblindness.org
Materials available
Contact: PBA Consumer and Patient Hotline


American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800)232-3472

www.diabetes.org
Materials available
Contact: Local Chapters or National Office