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Each year, more than 13,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with Type 1diabetes. In addition, the percentage of children diagnosed with type 2diabetes in the U.S. has significantly increased. Before 1994, it accountedfor less than 5 percent of all newly diagnosed diabetes cases in children, butsubsequently it has come to represent 30-50 percent.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, attending a diabetes campis important for these children, because such camps help to promote greaterself-confidence in managing diabetes, as well as personal independence.Certified diabetes camps, located across the country, allow children to enjoyall the regular fun of summer camp, while meeting other kids with diabetes.They also offer parents some much-needed time off from their own duties in thedaily management of their child's condition.
"We're pleased to be able to provide an opportunity for kids with diabetesto attend summer camp," said Charles Renfroe, Director of Global Education andProfessional Relations, LifeScan. "These camps offer valuable experiences asthey provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows kids to laugh, jump,play and participate in normal childhood activities, helping them realize thatdiabetes doesn't have to keep them from the fun of being a kid."
Lorne Abramson, Executive Director of the Diabetes Education and CampingAssociation, agrees and affirms the value of camps for kids with diabetes."Diabetes summer camp truly is a wonderful experience and can help childrenwith diabetes lead healthier and happier lives through good diabetesmanagement," he said. "We are delighted that LifeScan recognizes this and ismaking available these opportunities to make the dream of attending diabetescamp a reality."
The camps are staffed by an onsite medical team as well as by trained,caring counselors, many of whom have diabetes themselves. Providing skillsand experiences that will last a lifetime, the camps teach kids aboutnutrition, personal management and development, safe participation in a widerange of physical activities, and blood glucose monitoring and insulindelivery.
Parents or guardians who are 21 years or older and are U.S. citizens mayenter the OneTouch Laugh & Learn Sweepstakes on behalf of their children withdiabetes that are 17 years old or younger. Entries can be submitted byvisiting www.DiabetesAndKids.com and completing the required registrationinformation. They will then be automatically entered into a random drawing.There is a limit of one entry per person and per e-mail address, and entriesmust be submitted before midnight on May 20, 2008 to be included in thedrawing.
Winners will be selected on or about May 30, 2008 from all eligibleentries, and will be notified by mail.
LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company and a leading maker of bloodglucose monitoring products, is dedicated to creating a world without limitsfor people with diabetes. For healthcare professional resources, andinformation on diabetes care and LifeScan products and services, visitwww.LifeScan.com.
(1) With a value of up to $1,000
AW# 091-619A
SOURCE LifeScan, Inc.
