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1101 N Lake Destiny Rd
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Maitland, FL 32751
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Floridians are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as thousands of people suffer from the disease, and many others may have diabetes and not 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.
The American Diabetes Association's Orlando-Maitland office is committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with diabetes.
We are here to help!
Upcoming Events
27th Annual Clinical Conference
May 24-27, 2012
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, Florida (near Fort Myers)
The 27th Annual Clinical Conference, a leading clinical education program attracting more than 500 health care professionals and expert speakers. The 2012 theme is From Awareness to Action.
Conference sessions will cover the latest information on the translation of diabetes research into clinical practice and the management of diabetes and its complications. Attendees will learn practical tips and proven strategies for improving patient care and compliance. The event will provide up to 20 continuing education hours.
Click here for more information and to register!
Father of the Year Awards Ceremony
June 14, 2012, 6:00 PM
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Orlando, FL 32819
This year we are honoring four outstanding fathers for their strength, commitment and love they exhibit as fathers. These fathers have not only attained success in their chosen field or endeavor, but carved out time to teach and mature their children while also becoming good citizens and proud members of our community.
Click here to join us as we celebrate the importance of family and fatherhood to benefit diabetes research, advocacy and education in our community!
Highlights of 2011
Funded two researchers at Sanford Burnham Institute with close to $300,000 in grants for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes research (Jiang, Zhen Yue, starting July 2011 - 2014, $113,084/year - Julio Ayala, $182,750 in 2011.
Family Link activities for families of children with diabetes (spring and fall 2011) attracted over 50 families totaling close to 200 people (parents, sibling and children with diabetes). All activities were provided at no cost to the families.
- Dribble for Diabetes with Dwight Howard (a social event enabling children with diabetes to spend valuable time with the basketball player)
- Green Meadow Farms (Petting zoo and social gathering for families and children with diabetes)
- Safe at School Workshop (August 2011), designed to help educate parents of children with diabetes about their rights within the public school system
- Scholarships for diabetes camp given to 7 children (it takes $450-500 to send a child to camp)
Launched the African American Initiative, a faith-based initiative designed to educate high risk populations through the support of local churches. Close to 200 people attended the launch in November 2011.
Continued to work with local advocates to solidify and implement Bill HB 747 pertaining to the care of children with diabetes in schools in the state of Florida. Passed in 2010 this bill makes it illegal to remove children with diabetes from their zoned school simply because of their diabetes. It also helps facilitate the training of non medical personnel in the care of children with diabetes so that schools without full time nurses can still provide accommodations for them. In addition to that, the Association continues to advocate for people with diabetes on a regular basis.
Provided educational materials to newly diagnosed people with diabetes; Association recognized programs; local health fair organized by community centers and corporations, reaching well over $75,000 people in 2011 alone.
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