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New F.A.C.E. Campaign - [10/10/08]
Summary: Diabetes awareness month, which is each November, reminds the 24 million people in the United States who live with diabetes to realize the seriousness of their condition. The Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes campaign was launched by the Eli Lilly company in efforts to help the African-American community. This campaign was also created to encourage and help better diabetes management among the community.
Comment: Diabetes is a common condition in the United States and this campaign was launched to help the African-American community which disproportionately affected by this condition. Diabetes can be a hassle in the day to day life and this campaign was designed to encourage good management even when it is hard.
Read article - Health News Digest October 10, 2008