DIABETES “YOU CAN WIN” FOUNDATION
The Diabetes “You Can Win” Foundation 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, delivered by clinicians, to underserved communities and the uninsured. Most people who live in underserved areas or who are uninsured do not have access to comprehensive diabetes education with a certified educator. Comprehensive patient training addresses medication management and individualized meal planning to meet the needs of the individual. This approach can make an impact and start to change outcomes in this population. Education goes beyond a single handout and can improve overall health. “When people know better, they will do better.”
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n the past three years, Diabetes “You Can Win” has hosted an annual community event in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Alert Day. This is a national awareness campaign held on the fourth Tuesday in March that encourages individuals to take a simple written test to see if they are at risk for diabetes. The foundation also organizes community events to provide free blood sugar and blood pressure checks and health and nutrition education. The Diabetes “You Can Win” staff and volunteers are committed to people with diabetes. They provide the following services to help individuals and families who are living with diabetes: • •
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Monthly support groups. Free diabetes education classes.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s diabetes prevention program. Diabetes supplies. Assistance with diabetes medication. Eyeglasses and eye exams. Speakers for community events.
New in 2019 is the “You Can Win” Walking Club that takes place Saturday mornings in Lawrenceville. Health care professionals lead the walks while sharing health tips and answering questions. Also, the new “You Can Win” Let’s Dance program provides line dancing classes for seniors and those looking for lowimpact exercise to help manage their diabetes. For more information, visit diabetesyoucanwin.org.
