Today is World Diabetes Awareness Day

To all my friends,

Today (Nov 14th) being World Diabetes Awareness Day,
my thoughts are with you and the challenges we overcome.
I drink a cup of coffee (no sugar please) to you all!
Keep well and keep moving forward...

(click on the image to learn more)

"Word in Your Hand"

A diabetes awareness video was the result of the contributions of hundreds of members of TuDiabetes.com, an online social network for people touched by diabetes.

The video pulled from over 120 photos that were submitted between August and November, 2007 by members of TuDiabetes.com for the "Word in Your Hand" project. The original music was written by Albert Chen and the video was edited by Luis Garcia, who originally came up with the idea for the project.

TuDiabetes.com was launched by Manny Hernandez in March 2007. The social network has passed 1,300 members from all over the world, with the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, Belgium and Singapore among the countries represented. All countries were represented in the project.

For more on this Diabetes Awareness Project and to view the video click here.

My Diabetes

Vineyard, Cape Town supports Diabetics

The Vineyard, Cape Town are planning a free diabetes screening for staff and guests on the 14th November, World Diabetes Day. This establishment should be congratulated for their efforts to raise awareness of diabetes amongst their staff and patrons. For more information contact Mercia Mcshane.

vineyard hotel & spa
t: +27 21 657 4569
f +27 21 657 4577
www.vineyard.co.za

Breakfast with the Springboks

Breakfast with the Springboks at ICC on Tuesday 6th November. Only 400 tickets in the draw - 2 chances at only R50 per ticket. (Usual price R427)!! This is a wonderful opportunity and we would really appreciate your support. The breakfast starts at 07h30. Draw takes place at Umhlangha (Durban) Peugeot at 15h00 on Monday 5th November @ 15h00. Phone or email me on details on how to get your ticket.
Contact Sue Frye: 031 205 9886/2059680/0842280993: fryesue@telkomsa.net

Desert Dingo Racing conquer the desert and diabetes!

"We're racing in a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle," said Desert Dingo Racing co-owner Mike Aquino. "We'll average about 25 miles an hour if we're lucky."

Aquino, who has Type 2 diabetes, said the team drew its inspiration from the 2005 documentary "Dust to Glory" which chronicled the trophy trucks, dune buggies, motorcycles, pro race teams - and the stock VWs - as they raced the length of the Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

This year's event is expected to include teams from more than a dozen countries and more than 300,000 spectators will line the course. Race Week runs from November 10-16 and coincides with World Diabetes Day on November 14.

For more information on the team, visit http://www.desertdingo.com
Also visit the International Diabetes Federation for more and to donate.