Minnesota Diabetes EXPO
On October 15, 2005, the American
Diabetes Association (ADA) - Minnesota will host its second annual
Diabetes EXPO, held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, from 10:00
am - 4:00 pm, showcasing the latest products and services for people
with diabetes. This highly interactive event includes activities
for people of all ages, including a fun Youth Zone with exciting
activities, games, face painting, prizes and information for children
with diabetes and their families. The Diabetes EXPO provides the
public with a unique opportunity to talk with healthcare experts
and obtain important medical and nutrition information.
More than 60 exhibitors, along with the EXPO sponsors, will feature
the latest products, medications, information and services:
EXPO Retail Sponsor: Cub Pharmacy
World Sponsor: Prairie Island Indian Community
Media Sponsors: Pioneer Press and WCCO Radio
Free health screenings include A1C, blood pressure, BMI, bone density,
cholesterol, and eye and foot checks. ADA World contains a bookstore,
website demonstrations and information on advocacy, educational programs,
and special events.
Keynote speakers will be Nicole Johnson Baker, Miss America 1999
and Pilot Douglas Cairns. Cairns completed the first Round-the-World
flight, according to U.S. Safety regulations for a Type 1 Diabetic,
in 159 days for Diabetes World Flight. He will talk about his flying
experiences and adventures during his five-month epic journey around
the world where he made 63 flights to 22 countries and raised $26,000.
Diabetes is a disease
that affects the body’s ability to produce
or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that allows sugar to enter
the cells of the body and be used for energy. About 18.2 million
Americans have the disease and in Minnesota, 281,000 people are estimated
to have diabetes with 15,000 people being newly diagnosed each year.
Admission for the Saturday
event is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors, and free to youth
under age 18. Discount coupons are available on the ADA-Minnesota
Web site www.diabetes.org/expo and in the Diabetes EXPO brochure.
For more information about diabetes and the Diabetes EXPO, contact
763-593-5333 x6652, or 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org
