American Diabetes Association-funded Researcher Like many individuals, type 2 diabetes personally affects members of my family and friends. This has prompted me to focus my research efforts on understanding the cellular and molecular connections between low-grade chronic inflammation, obesity and insulin resistance.
1 in 3 American children born today will develop diabetes if current trends continue.
In the next 24 hours, diabetes will claim the lives of 200 people.
That’s more than 5,887 friends, neighbors, co-workers or family members every week.
We need to stop diabetes now. There are several ways for you to help build momentum for this movement.
Become an Advocate
Make your voice heard. Become an advocate and let Congress know what is important for people with diabetes.
Participate in an Event
Whether you bike, walk or volunteer, there are events happening year-round across the country. Get involved and invite your friends and family to join you!
Get Screened/Take the Risk Test
1 out of every 4 people living with diabetes doesn't know that they have the disease. 1 in every 5 people are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Could you be at risk? Take the Diabetes Risk Test and find out your personal risk for type 2 diabetes.
Like many individuals, type 2 diabetes personally affects members of my family and friends. This has prompted me to focus my research efforts on understanding the cellular and molecular connections between low-grade chronic inflammation, obesity and insulin resistance.
