"Managing Diabetes" Wordfind

Joyce Remy, IlluminAge Communication Partners

November is American Diabetes Month. Did you know that almost a quarter of all Americans over 60 have diabetes?

A recent ten-year study from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases confirms that lifestyle choices are very important for preventing and managing diabetes. Indeed, the study showed that weight loss and exercise are more effective than drugs at lowering the risk of developing the disease. This month's puzzle contains 20 words all having to do with diabetes management. Download the puzzle and give your brain a workout while learning about some of the important ways to control and prevent diabetes.

For More Information

The American Diabetes Association sponsors American Diabetes Month. Their website is a great source of consumer information for people with diabetes and their families. Learn more about American Diabetes Month 2009 and the Association's new Stop Diabetes movement!

The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) offers extensive information on preventing and treating diabetes.