R&B Singer-songwriter Angie Stone, whose debut Stax Records CD, "The Art of Love and War," hits the airwaves this month, has teamed up with Eli Lilly and Company to launch the Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes campaign to encourage African-Americans with diabetes to take control and learn how to manage their disease.
Stone, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes eight years ago, will serve as the spokesperson for the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign, which launches in Chicago at Salem Baptist Church Children's Ministry Building on November 10. Through a series of practical and sustainable programs in local communities, the campaign's goal is to help foster behavioral and attitudinal changes in areas critical to success in managing diabetes such as nutrition/cooking, physical activity, health and overall well-being.
"When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was in total denial about my disease and its impact on my life. I didn't understand the importance of following my doctor's treatment program and making lifestyle changes to better manage my diet and my weight," said Stone. "But through trial and error and working with my healthcare team, my diabetes is finally under control. I've joined forces with the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign because I want to be an example and encourage our community to get active and fearlessly face diabetes."
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than three million African-Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and additional research suggests nearly one million African-Americans remain undiagnosed.
For additional information about the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign and/or events, go to http://www.FACE-Diabetes.com.
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billhill
2/28/2008 4:53:18 PM
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billhill
2/28/2008 4:53:15 PM
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lois rogers
2/12/2008 9:00:46 PM
HI MRS STONE I 'M ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE DIABETES AND IT IS VERY MUCH OUT OF CONTROL GOING ON TWO MONTH NOW IT HAVE BEEN RUNNING HI. ALL THE TIME MY THING IS I DON'T CARE BECAUSE KNOW ONE ELSE CARE YES I DO HAVE FAMILY THEY DON'T EVEN ASK HOW I FEEL SO MY THING IS HOW DO I DEAL WITH THIS .I TAKE A SHOT FOUR TIMES A DAY I DON'T TEE ANY ONE ABOUT MY SELF BECAUSE I DON'T THINK KNOW ONE CARES SO I GO ON EVERY DAY THANK YOU LOIS
Linda Dillard
11/9/2007 6:52:39 PM
Angie, thanks for trying to educated people on this diease. I also have type 2 and it's hard to give up eating the foods you love.
southerdiva
11/7/2007 12:01:25 PM
I watched Mrs. Stone on VHI, and like her I to Have Type2 diabetes. I was 21yrs old at the time. I to didn't have time for " old people's disease " but now that I'm 30 with kids, I've GOTTEN MY HEAD ON TRACK and now I'm living a good life with my diabetes under control.
R&B Singer-songwriter Angie Stone, whose debut Stax Records CD, "The Art of Love and War," hits the airwaves this month, has teamed up with Eli Lilly and Company to launch the Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes campaign to encourage African-Americans with diabetes to take control and learn how to manage their disease. 
