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Diabetes
Motion Picture/Advertising Icon Wilford Brimley Receives Award Recognizing Lifetime of Service from the American Diabetes Association
January 6th, 2009
For millions, Wilford Brimley is more than a star of the big and small screen, and more than an advertising icon; he's a celebrated champion for diabetes patients nationwide who, like him, share the task of managing a chronic disease that has reached epidemic proportions and kills more than 250,000 Americans each year. In recognition of his significant educational efforts, the nation's leading diabetes advocacy organization, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) today presented Brimley with an award to recognize his lifetime of service in raising awareness in the battle against diabetes, its deadly consequences and improving patient care. Diagnosed with diabetes...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-01-06)
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