Well, a lot of things have been happening around here! We got a new store, at a new site, called zazzle.com.
check it out! There is tons of new and (might I add: AWESOME) merchandise, proceeds of which will go toward the American Diabetes Associations “Walk for Diabetes” fundraiser event on October 4. (Colorado Springs date)
If you don’t want to purchase anything, and would just like to donate to the ADA, click here.
Did you know:
Diabetes is on the rise
-There are 23.6 million people in the United States, or 8% of the population, who have diabetes. The total prevalence of diabetes increased 13.5% from 2005-2007. Only 24% of diabetes is undiagnosed, down from 30% in 2005 and from 50% ten years ago.
It is dangerous and life-threatening
-Based on death certificate data, diabetes contributed to 224,092 deaths in 2002. Studies indicate that diabetes in generally under-reported on death certificates, particularly in the cases of older persons with multiples chronic conditions such as heart disease and hypertension. Because of this, the toll of diabetes is believed to be much higher than officially reported.
It is costly
-The total annual economic cost of diabetes in 2007 was estimated to be $174 billion. Medical expenditures totaled $116 billion and were comprised of $27 billion for diabetes care, $58 billion for chronic diabetes-related complications, and $31 billion for excess general medical costs.
Nick Jonas has Type I Diabetes
