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3.   The Diabetes Educator Section, a multi-disciplinary professional section of the Canadian Diabetes Association,  will provide Diabetes Educators and other health care professionals with the knowledge for the prevention,  early identification and optimal management of diabetes through professional education,  accessible support and consultation, advocacy and research Mission

4.   The Canadian Diabetes Association is proud to be a leading supporter of diabetes research in Canada.  Since 1975 and the establishment of the Charles H.  Best Research Fund – named for insulin co- discoverer and Association co-founder Charles Best – the Association has awarded more than $95 million in research grants to scientists who have dedicated themselves to the fight against diabetes. History

5.   High cholesterol usually refers to high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.  The main goal is to lower LDL-cholesterol . Check with your health care provider to find out if you should be on medication to accomplish this.  Weight management , healthy eating and regular physical activity will also help you reach this goal.  This pamphlet will help you make healthy choices Goals

6.   There has been a 10-to-30 fold increase in American children with type 2 diabetes in the past 10 to 15 years.  Most of these children are from ethnic groups at high risk for type 2 diabetes, i.e. African,  Hispanic and Asian descent. Given that 77 per cent of new Canadians are from these populations, the rate of type 2 diabetes in this country is expected to skyrocket in coming years Statistics

7.  Slogan and Logo

8.   Across the country,  the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure.  We are supported in our efforts by a community-based network of donors,  volunteers,  employees, healthcare professionals, researchers and corporate partners.  Through the support of these many partners,  the Association is able to provide research support, outstanding programs, advocacy and valuable services to people living with diabetes.   Your generosity allows us to help the 9 million Canadians with diabetes or prediabetes live life to the fullest while we search for a cure Deferent Way of participation

9.   Communities for diabetes  Team Diabetes  Clothesline  Health partners  Planned Giving Different ways of how people can donate

10.   Reykjavik Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 Reykjavik, Iceland  Edinburgh Saturday, May 24th, 2014 Edinburgh, Scotland  Madrid Sunday, April 27th, 2014 Madrid, Spain Events

11.   Telephone: (519) 673-1752  Fax: (519) 660-8992  E-mail: banting@diabetes.ca Contact Information

12.   As any travel agent or stranded tourist will tell you, planning ahead is the key to a successful trip.  And this is particularly true for people with diabetes - a little forethought will take you a long way and help keep you healthy once you are there.  Whether you want to hike in the Canadian Rockies or lie in the Florida sunshine,  you can turn to the Canadian Diabetes Association for travel tips to help you to make your journey safer and more successful Other Information

13.   http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and- you/living/guidelines/travel/ http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and- you/living/guidelines/travel/ Web site address