I think is extremely important to release this work because most people dream they can not have the disease. Early detection and education in this and other diseases, is the best way to deal with this problem which already affects more than 10 million Brazilians .

On the night of Feb. 14, many windows will be with blue lights to commemorate the International Day of diabetes. If you want to participate too, just do. On the 16th happens to " Free Campaign for Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications ";

Diabetes: A Year in a day
Date: 16/11/2008 - Sunday
Hours: 8am to 17h
Location: Mother Cabrini College
Address: Rua Madre Cabrini, 36, next to metro Vila Mariana, São Paulo.
Information: (11) 5572-6559 / 6179 - mkt@anad.org.br

For those already suffering and those who make suspicious findings will be offered:

- Examination of Cholesterol;
- Examinations glycohemoglobin;
- Exams Microalbuminuria;
- Measuring Blood Pressure;
- Rating: Eyes, Mouth, Feet; Nutrition; Vascular physical activity, Cardio Metabolic Risk;
- Physical Therapy;
- Genetics;
- Multi-professional orientation;
- Exhibition of products and diet foods;
- Educational lectures;
- Referrals.

Everyone who has Diabetes, or Diabetes or are relatives of the group at risk for developing diabetes, which will hold 16 days in their test.
People are in risk group: obese, sedentary, elderly, mothers who had gestational diabetes, mothers who had children with four kilos or more; relatives of diabetics, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart problems.