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There are millions of people around the world that have diabetes.  Many of them are working hard to control diabetes by changing diet and exercise routines, taking their medicine, and trying to stay healthy.  The problem is that many people are not doing these things. 

Many times individuals live in areas that do not have sufficient healthcare or health information available.  Many have low incomes, and in difficult economic times, there is little extra money available to pay for doctors and expensive medications.

Thankfully, there are more programs becoming available to help people determine whether they have diabetes and what kind of treatment they need, making treatment available at little or no cost, right in their community. 

There are also other avenues of information available.  One important source on the scene today is the information that a number of celebrities who have diabetes and deal with it every day are sharing information, helping fund programs, and trying to raise awareness.  Whether your name is John Smith and you are a welder, or Susie Jones and you are a teacher, or Mary Tyler Moore, a world renowned actor and entertainer, diabetes treats everyone the same and the best way to combat diabetes is to share information and support.

To that end, entertainer, musician and celebrity Randy Jackson has teamed up with the American Heart Association to fight diabetes.  Since diabetes and heart disease are closely linked due to various factors, it is important for both issues to be understood and it is important to get information regarding both into the hands of everyone who could benefit.

The organization Randy is working with is a national campaign called The Heart of Diabetes.  The program is working to help individuals learn more about managing their diabetes, thus helping their heart at the same time.  The Heart of Diabetes offers testimonials, information on how to find and work with a doctor – including creating a treatment plan and being able to follow it.  There are interviews with Randy and other individuals about their diabetes.

A national campaign such as The Heart of Diabetes is essential in getting information to people who otherwise might not receive it and who might not even know what they are looking for in the way of symptoms and treatment.

To find out more about The Heart of Diabetes or to enroll – for free – you can find them on the internet at www.IKnowDiabetes.org.  Hats off to Randy Jackson and the others on his team for making diabetes education a priority.