F.A.C.E. Diabetes and Anthony Anderson Ask Americans to Rethink Generation D
"When I look at advertisements and read literature about the disease, they often feature older celebrities living with type 2 diabetes," explains Anderson. "When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in my thirties, I thought, 'That's not me—that's an old person's disease.' Now, I know that type 2 diabetes isn't limited to one age group; it encompasses a variety of ages, which is why I'm asking everyone to rethink Generation D."
Inspired by the 3.7 million African Americans age 20 or older who have diabetes,(2) Anderson wants to highlight the many faces of the disease. According to the
Lilly's F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative began in 2007 and is committed to equipping African Americans with the information and tools needed to better manage their day-to-day care. From information on planning diabetes-friendly meals and reading food labels to fun ways people living with diabetes can add exercise into their lives, F.A.C.E. Diabetes continues to bring valuable, culturally relevant diabetes education to African American communities across the country.
As part of an ongoing effort, Anderson, known for his numerous television and movie roles and now as a spokesperson for F.A.C.E. Diabetes, is taking to the airways to share his personal story with type 2 diabetes. Though he was diagnosed almost 10 years ago, it wasn't until recently that he began looking for ways to tweak his daily habits to manage his disease. Now, he wants to empower all African Americans, young and old, to better manage the condition.
For more information on the F.A.C.E. Diabetes initiative or upcoming events featuring Anderson, please visit www.FACE-Diabetes.com.
About the F.A.C.E. Diabetes Campaign
The Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes initiative is a grassroots movement targeting African Americans in
About Lilly Diabetes
For more than 85 years, Lilly has been a worldwide leader in pioneering industry-leading solutions to support people living with and treating diabetes. Lilly introduced the world's first commercial insulin in 1923, and remains at the forefront of medical and delivery device innovation to manage diabetes. Lilly is also committed to providing solutions beyond therapy―practical tools, education, and support programs to help overcome barriers to success along the diabetes journey. At Lilly, the journeys of each person living with or treating diabetes inspire ours. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com.
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(3) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011." http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2011.pdf. Accessed
(4) American Diabetes Association. "Getting Started With Diabetes." http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/recently-diagnosed/living-with-type-2-diabetes/getting-started-with-diabetes.html?utm_source=WWW&utm_medium=ContentPage&utm_content=LWT2D-Nav&utm_campaign=LWT2D. Accessed
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