DENVER, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of
American Diabetes Month® (ADM), the American
Diabetes Association® (ADA) and DaVita are coming
together to educate Americans about the connection between diabetes
and kidney disease. Throughout the month of November, both
organizations will be sharing resources to inform people about
taking steps to help prevent or slow these chronic conditions.
In honor of American Diabetes Month® (ADM), the American Diabetes
Association® (ADA) and DaVita are coming together to educate
Americans about the connection between diabetes and kidney
disease.
"During American Diabetes Month and beyond, we're working
together to help remove barriers, deliver comprehensive education
and better support people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and kidney
disease," said Dr. Robert Gabbay,
chief scientific and medical officer for the American Diabetes
Association. "Our collaboration with DaVita has created a valuable
network to get information to those who need it most, and we're
proud to have already reached 35 million people to date."
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease
globally. An estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed
with diabetes every year, while 37 million are estimated to be
living with kidney disease. Both chronic conditions
disproportionally impact Black and Hispanic communities, many of
whom are already at higher risk for other chronic diseases, such as
heart disease and obesity.
This ADM campaign aims to give people small, tangible steps they
can take to help reduce their risk of developing diabetes and
kidney disease. The vision is for the small steps to add up to a
larger, positive impact on this population's overall long-term
health.
As part of this effort, Dr. Jeff
Giullian, chief medical officer for DaVita, and Tina Livaudais, chief nursing officer for
DaVita, will join Dr. Robert Gabbay
on Nov. 19 for a live discussion
about diabetes and kidney disease. For more information, visit
diabetes.org/bigstepup.
DaVita and the ADA have collaborated over the past year to
curate and develop resources that provide essential information
about kidney disease risks and prevention methods to those who need
it most. These resources include:
- Dietitian-reviewed, kidney-friendly recipes
- No-cost kidney health classes that are open to the
community
- Community engagement on social channels and in media that
promotes health literacy
"We're committed to addressing kidney disease holistically,
which includes a strong focus on preventive care and risk
reduction," said Dr. Giullian. "Through our work with the ADA,
we're building awareness of the connection between two of the most
common chronic conditions worldwide and helping provide no-cost
tools accessible to the public to better address and manage these
conditions."
For additional information and resources on the link between
kidney disease and diabetes, please visit
DaVita.com/ManagingDiabetes.
About DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a
health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to
improve quality of life for patients globally. The company is one
of the largest providers of kidney care services in the U.S. and
has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than
20 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting
along their kidney health journey—from slowing the progression of
kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute
hospital care to dialysis at home. As of September 30, 2021,
DaVita served 241,600 patients at 3,155 outpatient dialysis
centers, of which 2,822 centers were located in the U.S. and 333
centers were located in ten countries outside of the U.S. DaVita
has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked
collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to adopt an
equitable and high-quality standard of care for all patients,
everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American
Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health
organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic
and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years, the ADA
has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent
diabetes, while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy,
program development, and education, we aim to improve quality of
life for the nearly 122 million Americans living with diabetes or
prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together, what we do next will
make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit
us at diabetes.org/bigstepup or call 1-800-DIABETES
(1-800-342-2383).
Contact Information
Media:
Halie Peddle
halie.peddle@davita.com
(303) 550-6349
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