This event is the result of outstanding work on the behalf many dedicated people who are motivated to assist in aiding the efforts of the American Diabetes Association. Without their help, the race would not be possible.
2010 HONARY EVENT COMMITTEE:
Anthony Soland- Metro Fire, Vergas
Cheryl Hanson- Vergas State Bank
Christi Helmke- Rose Lake resident
Claudia Schmid- Vergas
Josh Hanson- Owner, Spanky's Stone Hearth, Vergas
Stephanie Chimeziri- ADA Chapter, Fargo
John Swenson- Perham
2010 AWARD CATEGORIES
Open Mens & Womens- 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
Masters Mens & Womens (50+) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
Open 4 Person Relay- 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
Open 2 Person Relay- 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
ABOUT DIABETES & THE ADA
There are 23.6 million people in the United States, or 8% of the population, who have diabetes. The total prevalence of diabetes increased 13.5% from 2005-2007. Only 24% of diabetes is undiagnosed, down from 30% in 2005 and from 50% ten years ago.
With so many people affected by diabetes, the American Diabetes Association has compiled diabetes statistics on the impact of the disease and its complications.
Based on death certificate data, diabetes contributed to 224,092 deaths in 2002. Studies indicate that diabetes in generally under-reported on death certificates, particularly in the cases of older persons with multiples chronic conditions such as heart disease and hypertension. Because of this, the toll of diabetes is believed to be much higher than officially reported
The total annual economic cost of diabetes in 2007 was estimated to be $174 billion. Medical expenditures totaled $116 billion and were comprised of $27 billion for diabetes care, $58 billion for chronic diabetes-related complications, and $31 billion for excess general medical costs.
To learn more visit www.diabetes.org
