Byetta: Let’s Talk campaign
4 April 2007
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This press release is an announcement submitted by Byetta, and was not
written by Diabetes Health.
Ask yourself: Do I know someone who consistently reaches for a donut
over oatmeal, has a standing date with their TV instead of the gym or
prefers high-calorie, high-fat fast food to healthy meals? If you
answered yes, you may know someone who has type 2 diabetes or is at high
risk for developing it.
In an effort to help Americans living with type 2 diabetes learn how to
better manage their diabetes, the Byetta: Let’s Talk campaign is
visiting ten cities across the U.S. this summer. The tour will feature:
* Stage, screen and film actress Delta Burke discussing her
experience living with type 2 diabetes. Ms. Burke was diagnosed with
type 2 diabetes at age 41 and has been living with the disease for more
than 10 years.
* The Diabetic Chef, Chris Smith, sharing and preparing healthy,
delicious dishes.
* Fitness instructor Nikki Kimbrough from Bally Total Fitness
demonstrating easy, at home exercise options.
* Certified diabetes educator, Virginia Valentine, discussing
disease management and treatment.
The American Diabetes Association estimates that 20 million Americans
live with diabetes and the majority of all people diagnosed with the
disease have type 2 diabetes. Its vital to understand the importance of
leading an active, healthy lifestyle and taking the right treatments,
such as Byetta, to help manage this disease.