November 2013

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Nov

November is American Diabetes Month

Each November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) observes American Diabetes Month, an important element in the ADA’s effort to raise awareness of diabetes and to promote a life free of the disease and all its burdens. It is estimated that nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes, with another 79 million Americans affected with pre-diabetes and

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Nov

The Great American Smokeout

Each year, the American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or a plan in advance and quit smoking by that date. By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier lifestyle.

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