| 107 Tamara Circle | 2040 Linglestown Road Suite 106 |
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| Pleasant Gap, PA 16823 |
Harrisburg PA 17110 | ||
| Telephone (814)359-3499 |
Telephone (717) 657-4310 | ||
| Fax (814)359-4148 | Fax (717) 657-4320 | ||
| Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Hours M-F 8:30AM – 5:00PM | ||
SPECIAL EVENTS – fundraisers that support
research, advocacy, and education.
Warning Signs of Diabetes
Local Programs
Links to Information About Diabetes
The Nittany Mountain Chapter was established in 1979. It serves as one of many links to
the American Diabetes Association to keep you
informed of the most up-to-date information and services in living with diabetes.
The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, we fund meritorious research, publish the latest scientific findings and urge lawmakers to support critical funding for research and programs. We provide education, support groups, and other services to people with diabetes, their families, care professionals, and the public.
VOLUNTEERS are the moving force in our chapter. They donate their time, talent,
energies, and resources into carrying out the mission of the ADA. In addition to public
and professional educational programs, the volunteers are involved in fund raising, health
fairs, literature distribution, and a speakers bureau.
If you are interested in becoming actively involved as a volunteer, call our office at (814)625-0160.
To join the American Diabetes Association and receive Forecast Magazine
Monthly contact the member processing center at
800-351-5800
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
Diagnosed most frequently in children and young adults, is characterized by the sudden appearance of:
Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
Usually occurs after the age of 40. It may include any of the previously mentioned signs or:
If these symptoms appear suddenly, SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY! It could mean life for you or your child.
Support Groups
Patient education meetings are held quarterly. The meetings are free and open to everyone
who is interested.
Typically, guest speakers will give an informative talk on some aspect of diabetes, followed by discussion. Sometimes displays of related products or services are included at the meeting.
Senior Citizen Groups
..get together informally once a month to discuss living with diabetes and exchange ideas
and lend support.
Millheim Senior Center
First Monday of month, 12:45 PM
Bellefonte Senior Center
First Thursday of month, 10:30 am
J.D.Hotshots
..is a youth support group for children with diabetes and their families. They provide
monthly social events and fun filled outings for the children and their families.
Diabetes Education
A course entitled "Living Well with Diabetes," is offered several times a year
by Centre Community Hospital. This course, designed for anyone with diabetes and their
families, covers all aspects of coping with diabetes.
SPECIAL EVENTS – fundraisers that support research, advocacy, and education.
America’s Walk for Diabetes – October 3, 1999 8:30AM – 2:00PM. This signature event of the American Diabetes Association involves teams of 10 people or individuals walking an eight- (8) mile non-competitive route, which begins at Beaver Stadium and strolls through the PSU campus and ends at Beaver Stadium. Money raised is by each person asking for donations, or from corporate sponsors.
What you can do- walk, sponsor someone, form a team ,or become a corporate sponsor. You can sign up to walk by calling 1-800254-WALK or (814) 625-0160 or sign up on-line at http://www.diabetes.org
Kiss A Pig – This unique event is held on June 12, 1999 and is designed to show respect for the pig, as the pig was very instrumental in the making of insulin. Insulin was made from the pancreas of the animal. Money is raised by candidates vying for the right to kiss the pig. Each dollar raised counts as one vote towards the candidate getting to pucker up. Candidates are Greg Asciutto and Norm Brown.
What you can do – watch for piggy banks throughout town and vote for your favorite candidate or volunteer to be a candidate.
What you can do – help bail someone out of jail, agree to be arrested or volunteer day of to help.
Flower Sale – Usually held in conjunction with Mother’s Day Weekend individuals can order hanging baskets, or other potted plants and have them delivered, watch for more details.
Educational Programs – these events are designed to make individuals more aware of diabetes and its complications.
Foot and Eye Screenings – This event will be held at the Nittany Mall. North Central Sight Services will provide free eye screenings and a local podiatrist will provide free foot screenings for individuals with diabetes.
These are just a few events being held in November, which is American Diabetes Month.
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