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The American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society and American Heart Association have joined together in a historic collaboration to encourage the prevention and early detection of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

“Everyday Choices For A Healthier Life” is a joint initiative with the goal of stimulating improvements in disease prevention and early detection. This will be done by increasing public awareness about healthy lifestyles, increasing the focus on prevention among health care providers, and supporting legislative action to increase funding for and access to prevention programs and research.

The American Diabetes Association has information about the core messages of the Everyday Choices campaign: Eat Right, Get Active, Don't Smoke and See Your Doctor.

Eat Right

Eating right is important for everyone's health, not just those with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association's award-winning nutrition information -- from our Recipe of the Day to our Cookbooks to a Grocery Store Tour -- can help you make healthy food choices. Visit the Nutrition and Recipes section to learn more.

Get Active

More than 60 percent of U.S. adults do not engage in the recommended amount of activity. Getting active can have numerous benefits on your health. A modest amount of physical activity can improve your blood pressure, help control your weight, reduce your risk for heart disease and improve your psychological well-being. The American Diabetes Association has lots of information about getting active and the benefits of weight loss.

One way to get active is to take part in ClubPed. You already walk every day. Now all you have to do is track your walking steps. Set a goal and start walking. Walk alone, with a friend, or in a group. ClubPed can help you get started and maintain your walking program, while offering some cool rewards.

Don't Smoke

Tobacco has many bad health effects, particularly for people with diabetes. No matter how long you've smoked, your health will improve after you quit. Click here for more information on smoking -- the health benefits of quitting and tips on how you can quit.

See Your Doctor

When you have diabetes, it is important that you get good medical care. Now that it's clear that high blood sugar (glucose) levels play a role in many complications, your doctor's skill is more vital than ever. Good care helps you live a full life with as few complications as possible. Click here for information about your Health Care Team and ADA guidelines for medical care.

Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke:  Make the Link!

Did you know that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke?  Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke is an initiative aimed at increasing awareness of the link between diabetes and heart disease.

For additional resources on these topics, check with the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.