During the past 37 years, your support of the Swim/Walk for Diabetes has helped raise over $4 million to help people in Central Ohio learn to live well with the challenge of diabetes.
Thanks To all who participated in the recent Business Swim for Diabetes on Friday, March 11 at Dublin Community Recreation Center. The action was fast, furious and fun, all for a good cause.
To view a PSA on agency You Tube Channel - click on the word SWIM
Thank You To Everyone Who Participated in the Swim/Walk For Diabetes during the past 37 years.
Do Not Forget that you can make a pledge to the FINAL Swim/Walk by
Clicking on www.swimfordiabetes.org for more details
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes Mellitus is a condition in which the body fails to produce insulin or respond to insulin. Without insulin, the body cannot use food for energy. Over a period of time, high blood sugar can result in complications such as blindness, heart or kidney disease, and limb amputations.
| WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES |
| D |
Drowsiness, lack of energy |
| I |
Itching |
| A |
A family history of diabetes |
| B |
Blurred vision |
| E |
Excessive thirst and urination |
| T |
Tingling and numbness in the limbs |
| E |
Excessive weight loss or gain |
| S |
Skin infections and slow healing of cuts and wounds |
How You Can Make a Difference
The Central Ohio Diabetes Association is a local, independent agency. One hundred percent of the pledges raised by the Central Ohio Diabetes Association & NewsCenter Swim for Diabetes will remain in the Central Ohio community to fund diabetes education, community detection, research, youth and camp programs.
One in ten people will develop diabetes during their lifetime. By participating in the Central Ohio Diabetes Association & NewsCenter Swim for Diabetes, you are helping to improve the quality of life for more than 200,000 Central Ohioans living with diabetes. Thank You!
Learn more about diabetes and Central Ohio Diabetes Association services by linking to Central Ohio Diabetes Association Resources.