American+Diabetes+Association

**Who created American Diabetes Association?**
The American Diabetes Association Was founded by 28 Physicians in 1940.
 * 800,000 adult New Yorkers now have diabetes which has increased by 13% In New York since 2002. 100,000 New Yorkers had died from diabetes.
 * Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adult.
 * Some people are born with diabetes.
 * With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments young children with type 1 diabetes can learn to manage their condition and live long and healthy.

**Whats American Diabetes Association's mission?**
The mission of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To achieve this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public, and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.

**Why should we care about supporting this organization?**
People should care about supporting this organization because the American Association is leading the fight against deadly consequences, wanting to find a cure for diabetes.

**Where can you get involved with this organization?**
Help make a difference for children and adults affected by diabetes by volunteering. http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/volunteer-opportunities/?utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=volunteer&utm_campaign=VOL

**When are the upcoming events?**
You can check the upcoming events by clicking the link below. http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/ in order to find out the upcoming events all you need to do is type in your zip code and what country you live in.

**How is this organization making a difference?**
The American Diabetes Association is making differences in school cafeterias by making nutrition information available.

**What is insulin? and what do people use it for?**
Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, and other food into energy needed for daily life. People use it because insulin helps control their blood sugar levels.Taking insulin is to keep your blood sugar level in a normal range as much as possible so you'll stay healthy. The body does not produce insulin

**what are the symptoms of diabetes type 1?**

 * Unusual thirst
 * Extreme hunger
 * Frequent urination
 * Blurry vision
 * Unexpected weight loss
 * Slow healing cuts or bruises
 * Feeling tired or ill

**Questions and Answers and Myths and Facts**
2. **Myth**: Diabetes is not that serious of a disease. 3. **Myth**: People with diabetes cant eat sweets or chocolate.
 * 1) **Question**: Can exercise cause my blood glucose to drop hours later ?
 * Answer**: Yes, it depends on the intensity and run of your activity you can burn glucose for up to 24 hours after exercise.
 * Fact**: Diabetes causes more deaths a year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.
 * Fact**: Desserts can be eaten by people with diabetes. There are no "off limits" to people with diabetes.