Dreaming of a future without diabetes
 | 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 volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners. By providing education and services, advocating on behalf of people with diabetes, supporting research and translating research into practical applications - we are delivering on our mission.
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About Diabetes
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions
* More than 3 million Canadians are living with diabetes.
* More than 1 million Ontarians are living with diabetes.
* An estimated 14,000 Sudbury residents are living with diabetes.
* More than 20 people are diagnosed with diabetes every hour of every day.
Diabetes is serious
* If left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of complications
* Diabetes is a leading cause of adult blindness and kidney failure
* The risk of stroke doubles after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
* Diabetes is the leading cause of limb amputations
* Diabetes shortens lives
* Life expectancy for people with type 1 diabetes may be shortened by as much as 15 years and by as much as 5 to 10 years for people with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes can be managed
* People with diabetes can live active independent and vital lives if they make a life long commitment to diabetes management.
* Studies have shown that through lifestyle changes, including moderate weight loss and regular exercise, the onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by more than 50 per cent.
* Diabetes management includes: education, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, possible medication, lifestyle management and blood pressure management.
Click here to learn more about living a life without diabetes.
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Pledge Information
You can make pledges and donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association in numerous ways:
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions
* More than 3 million Canadians are living with diabetes.
* More than 1 million Ontarians are living with diabetes.
* An estimated 14,000 Sudbury residents are living with diabetes.
* More than 20 people are diagnosed with diabetes every hour of every day.
Diabetes is serious
* If left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of complications
* Diabetes is a leading cause of adult blindness and kidney failure
* The risk of stroke doubles after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
* Diabetes is the leading cause of limb amputations
* Diabetes shortens lives
* Life expectancy for people with type 1 diabetes may be shortened by as much as 15 years and by as much as 5 to 10 years for people with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes can be managed
* People with diabetes can live active independent and vital lives if they make a life long commitment to diabetes management.
* Studies have shown that through lifestyle changes, including moderate weight loss and regular exercise, the onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented by more than 50 per cent.
* Diabetes management includes: education, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, possible medication, lifestyle management and blood pressure management.
Click here to learn more about living a life without diabetes.
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Pledge Information
You can make pledges and donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association in numerous ways:
1 - a)
Download Pledge Form Here All registrants will receive a pledge form from the Canadian Diabetes Association via mail. A downloadable pledge form in PDF format is also available for your convenience. | 
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b) Pledge sheets are also available for pick up at the Canadian Diabetes Association located at 2141 Lasalle Blvd OR the Sudbury Running Room located in the Cedar Pointe Plaza.
2 - Pledging is available online through the Running Room Website:
a) Visit www.runningroom.com
b) Click on “Giving” at the top of the page
c) Click on “Pledge an Athlete”
d) Type in the name of the person you wish to sponsor
Give Generously
a) Visit www.runningroom.com
b) Click on “Giving” at the top of the page
c) Click on “Pledge an Athlete”
d) Type in the name of the person you wish to sponsor
Give Generously
3- Athletes...Let us help you collect pledges - or - Sponsor an Athlete. Click on the right hand link for all the details.
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4 - Pledge through SudburyRocks!!! 'Diabetes Fundraiser' Page
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