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Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, Inc. Georgia is in the nation’s “diabetes belt.” According to the American Diabetes Association, there are currently 1,121,495 people in Georgia who have diabetes. Of these, about 241,000 do not even know that they have it. In addition, there are 2,599,000 people in Georgia with prediabetes. It is estimated that 53,000 Georgians are diagnosed with diabetes each year (American Diabetes Association, n.d.).
The Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization serving the metro Atlanta area. It was formed to meet the needs of families and individuals who have diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes. Its mission is to bring comprehensive diabetes education to underserved communities and the uninsured. The founder of the foundation, Lisa Graham, is a registered nurse and a certified diabetes educator. Lisa often says, “We are losing a fight with diabetes that we can win,” hence the name of the organization. Lisa truly believes if people get the education that they need and the tools to fight diabetes that “They Can Win” and live a long life with diabetes and prevent diabetes in others. Most people who live in underserved areas or who are uninsured do not have access to comprehensive diabetes education with a certified educator. Comprehensive education is group or individualized education that meets
