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People in Wisconsin are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes. Thousands of people suffer from the disease and many others may have diabetes and not even know it! It is estimated that one out of every three children born after 2000 in the United States will be directly affected by diabetes, and by 2050, one in three American adults will have diabetes.

That is why the American Diabetes Association's Wisconsin office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease.

We are here to help!

Contact Us

414-778-5500
fax: 262-797-9270

We have offices in Milwaukee and Madison.

Diabetes Day at the Capitol

April 24, 2013
Diabetes Day at the Capitol is an annual event where volunteers from all over Wisconsin come to Madison to visit with law makers and advocate support for diabetes related issues. If you are interested in becoming involved in this initiative, please contact Sue Hjelsand at shjelsand@diabetes.org or 414-778-5500 ext. 6529.

Tour de Cure®

Madison Tour de Cure
Saturday, May 18, 2013

Ride in the Tour de Cure and you'll be doing more than spending a healthy day outdoors. You'll be helping Stop Diabetes® by raising much needed funds to help us find a cure. You'll be giving hope to 24 million people with diabetes, to their families and their friends.

The 2013 Southeast Wisconsin Tour de Cure will take place at the American Family Insurance Headquarters in Madison. The Tour de Cure includes four routes (4 mile Family Fun Ride, 25K, 50K and 100K).

Visit www.diabetes.org/tourmadison to register, donate or volunteer! Please contact Tour Manager Barb Folco at bfolco@diabetes.org or at 608-222-7785 to find out how you can become part of this year's Tour de Cure!

Southeast Wisconsin Tour de Cure®
Saturday, June 15, 2013

Ride in the Tour de Cure and you'll be doing more than spending a healthy day outdoors. You'll be helping Stop Diabetes® by raising much needed funds to help us find a cure. You'll be giving hope to 24 million people with diabetes, to their families and their friends.

The 2013 Southeast Wisconsin Tour de Cure will take place at Grafton High School in Grafton, WI. The Southeast Wisconsin Tour de Cure includes four routes (4 mile Family Fun Ride, 25K, 50K and 100K) that all take advantage of Ozaukee County's beautiful interurban trail.

Visit www.diabetes.org/sewitour to register, donate or volunteer! Please contact Tour Manager Jacalyn Gillis at jgillis@diabetes.org or at 414-778-5500 ext. 6502 to find out how you can become part of this year's Tour de Cure!

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes®

Southcentral Wisconsin Step Out
Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Olin Park, Madison, WI.

Grab your walking shoes and join the American Diabetes Association to help Stop Diabetes by registering today for Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. By raising pledges, walkers will help fund local community education programs, critical research to find treatments and ultimately a cure for diabetes!

Southeast Wisconsin Step Out
Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Schlitz Park, Milwaukee.

Celebrate Sweetest Day on Saturday, October 19 at Southeast Wisconsin's Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes! Our walk will start at Schlitz Park and is a 3.1 mile walk through the historical Milwaukee RiverWalk. By raising pledges, walkers will help fund local community education programs, critical research to find treatments and ultimately a cure for diabetes. All participants that fundraise $100 or more will receive an official Step Out t-shirt! Our Step Out will include family-fun activities along the walk, such as hula hooping, jumping rope and more!

Visit http://diabetes.org/stepoutmilwaukee to register, donate or volunteer! Please contact Step Out Manager Lidia Sobierajski at lsobierajski@diabetes.org or at 414-778-5500 ext. 6510 to find out how you can become part of this year's Step Out!

Stop Diabetes Gala

November 2, 2013
During National Diabetes Awareness Month, the American Diabetes Association-Wisconsin will host its annual Gala, at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. The event will feature a silent auction, dinner, live auction and a few special attractions to make this night most memorable. If you are interested in attending the gala, please contact Shannon Malnory-Silbernagel at smalnorysilbernagel@diabetes.org or 414-778-5500 ext. 6507.

At-a-Glance Upcoming 2013 Events

• Diabetes Day at the Capitol - Wednesday, April 24, 2013
• Madison Tour de Cure - Saturday, May 18, 2013
• Southeast Wisconsin Tour de Cure - Saturday, June 15, 2013
• Camp Lakota - Session I: June 16-21, 2013
• Camp Lakota - Session II: June 23-28, 2013
• Southcentral Wisconsin Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - Sunday, August 25, 2013
• Camp Marrakesh - September 27-29, 2013
• Southeast Wisconsin Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - Saturday, October 19, 2013
• Stop Diabetes Gala - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Project Power

Project Power is a faith-based program sharing educational materials and information with the African American community. If you are interested in becoming involved with this initiative please contact Sue Hjelsand at shjelsand@diabetes.org or 414-778-5500 ext. 6529.

Por tu Familia

Por tu Familia materials are shared with the Hispanic/Latino community and are an integral part of our outreach efforts to help improve the quality of life for Hispanics/Latinos with diabetes. If you are interested in becoming involved with this initiative please contact Sue Hjelsand at shjelsand@diabetes.org or 414-778-5500 ext. 6529.

How Can You Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

Are you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes?

Take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

After, visit CheckUp America for tips on how to prevent and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.

Living With Diabetes?

Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Enroll in the free Living With Type 2 Diabetes program and let the American Diabetes Association help guide you through your first year by providing you with important information and resources to help you live well with diabetes.

Check out Recipes for Healthy Living to find hundreds of recipes created for people living with diabetes.

Looking for new exercise ideas? Explore new options here to find the right activity for you!

Volunteer Opportunities

Become a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association and help Stop Diabetes by visiting the Volunteer Center to find an opportunity to volunteer near you.

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