November is American Diabetes Month. Make your Pledge!

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During American Diabetes Month this November, the American Diabetes Association will pay tribute to Bluegrass area residents who work tirelessly to Stop Diabetes® every day. People, places and programs that dedicate their efforts to change the future of diabetes will be highlighted.  

At the same time, residents will be encouraged to join these champions by raising their hand to Stop Diabetes.  People can pledge to take actions against diabetes by visiting facebook.com/AmericanDiabetesAssociation, stopdiabetes.com, calling 1-800-DIABETES or texting JOIN to 69866 (standard data and message rates apply).

Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, including approximately 400,000 in
Kentucky.  Recent estimates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless
we take steps to Stop Diabetes. Every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes.

These Volunteers and Supporters were recognized at our Annual Diabetes Gala with the following awards:

Louanne Cooper of Lexington, KY was recognized with the Central Baptist Hospital Volunteer of the Year
Award.  Louanne has been involved with the American Diabetes Association for almost 10 years since her
son Stuart was diagnosed with diabetes and she has never looked back.  She has held multiple volunteer
roles within the Bluegrass Community Leadership Board and her loyalty to the ADA is priceless. 

Sheri Logan of Versailles, KY was recognized for her efforts to fight diabetes with the R. Stewart Perry Cure,
Care, Commitment Award.   Sheri’s efforts are having a direct impact in our local community.   She works
tirelessly to run our ADA Family Link program to build relationships and connect families of children with
diabetes in the Bluegrass.  She is empowering these families by educating them and connecting them with
others that walk in their same shoes every day.  

Logan Nicole Gregory of Lexington KY was recognized with the Public Policy Award.  Logan has courageously
lived with diabetes for 14 of her 16 years of life.  She is a role model to others living with diabetes and is a
dedicated advocate of the cause.  She has been instrumental in the passage of legislation to help those with
diabetes in the Bluegrass.

Jennifer Harris of Nicholasville, KY was recognized for her drive to fight diabetes with the Lawrence T. Smith
Leadership Award.  Jennifer has proven her commitment to finding a cure for diabetes by chairing the annual
Step Out:  Walk to Stop Diabetes and is also a Vice Chair for the annual Diabetes Gala.  These events raise
over $360,000 to support diabetes in the Bluegrass.   

RJ Corman of Nicholasville, KY was recognized with the Corporate Partner of the Year.  Mr. Corman has been
very supportive of the ADA mission by allowing the use of his beautiful facility for 3 consecutive years.  This
venue has been a great benefit to our organization and he is a true community leader.  In addition,  
Mr. Corman has graciously used his voice to rally others in the community to do their part in the fight against
diabetes.

The Liebman Family of Frankfort, KY was recognized as the Central Baptist Hospital Family of the Year for
their ongoing commitment to our mission.  This family has exerted a tremendous amount of energy in
strengthening the Association’s mission through fundraising, volunteer support and programs to ensure
those living with diabetes can live a long and fruitful life. 

American Diabetes Month Facts and Figures:
-Nearly 26 million children and adults have diabetes in the United States, with another 79 million Americans
at high risk for type 2 diabetes.  
-If present trends continue, as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes by 2050.
-Approximately 400,000 Kentuckians have diabetes.

Toll on Health
-Diabetes kills more people than breast cancer and AIDS combined.
-Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.

Costs
-The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is
more than $174 billion annually.  Further published studies suggest that when additional costs for gestational
diabetes, prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes are included, the total diabetes-related costs in the United
States could exceed $218 billion each year.                                                                                                                                                                        -The cost of caring for someone with diabetes occupies $1 out of every $5 in total health care costs

About American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of
diabetes prevention and control. For years, the American Diabetes Association has used this month as an opportunity
to raise awareness of the disease and its serious complications.

About the Stop Diabetes Movement
Stop Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s movement to end the devastating toll that diabetes takes on
the lives of millions of individuals across our nation. Its goal is to inspire and mobilize the general public, volunteers,
donors, corporations and the scientific and medical communities to rally around our cause and our call to “share, act,
learn and give.” Through these actions, millions will have the chance to get involved and help raise awareness, promote healthy living and raise money to fund educational outreach, advocacy efforts and critical research that will ultimately stop diabetes once and for all.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and
fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage
diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and
gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and
cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call
the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org.
Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.