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Californians 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.

That is why the American Diabetes Association's San Jose 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.

Upcoming Events

Silicon Valley Tour de Cure®
June 9, 2013

Tour de Cure is more than just a cycling event. It's a life-changing event. A day full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association.

To register or make a tax deductible donation visit www.diabetes.org/siliconvalleytourdecure. For more information, contact Allyson Schloming at aschloming@diabetes.org or 408-241-1922 ext. 7468.

Type 2 Diabetes Youth Camp
June 17 to 21, 2013 – Hollister Youth Center in Hollister
July 15 to 19, 2013 – Mairfair Community Center in San Jose
August 5-9, 2013 – Seven Trees Community Center in San Jose

Considered uncommon a decade ago, type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents now represents one of the most rapidly growing forms of diabetes in the country. Currently over 215,000 persons under age 20 have diabetes. The purpose of our diabetes type 2 camps is to address the crucial need to educate high risk youth of the health dangers of diabetes, and its prevention. Camps will focus on underprivileged youth ages 10 to 15 who have been identified to be at risk of developing diabetes or have been diagnosed with diabetes. Camps will offer an educational and fun-filled environment which includes sessions on diabetes education, nutrition, obesity, physical activity, swimming, arts and crafts, and field trips. Youth will meet new friends, and learn along-side others with similar health issues. Healthy snacks and lunches will be provided daily as well as food preparation demonstrations.

Speakers and instructors at Camp include Certified Diabetes Educators, Nutritionists, Physical Education Instructors and other health professionals. Camp daily management staff will be bilingual, English and Spanish, and will receive training on diabetes from the American Diabetes Association prior to Camp. 

For more information or to register contact Jesse De La Cruz at jdelacruz@diabetes.org or call 408-241-1922 ext. 7469.

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes®
October 20, 2013
Guadalupe River Park

Step Out is a great event to gather friends, family, co-workers and corporate teams to walk or run to Stop Diabetes®! This event helps to raise awareness through educations programs, advocacy and research. All participants will enjoy nutritious food, and healthy living fair, kids play zone and more!

Registration is now open! For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/stepoutsanjose or contact Karen Zimmerman at kzimmerman@diabetes.org or 408-241-7470.

Family Link
Ongoing Activities

The American Diabetes Association's Family Link program is a local program that enables families of kids or teens with diabetes to get to know each other and find support from each other. Core components of Family Link include a mentor program for families; social and diabetes education events; and school advocacy. Many thanks to eBay for sponsoring our San Jose Family Link Program!

For more information, contact Karen Zimmerman at kzimmerman@diabetes.org or 408-241-7470.

Connect with the Silicon Valley American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association Bay Area Facebook
American Diabetes Association Twitter

Silicon Valley Tour de Cure Facebook
San Jose Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Facebook

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