Today, in the United States, there are 12 million men and 11.5 women suffering from diabetes.[1] Every 10 seconds, one of them loses their life to the disease.[2] For Steve Warner, these statistics hit close to home. He first became introduced to diabetes while still in high school when his Uncle was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Over the years, he watched the disease rid his Uncle of his eyesight, leg functioning, and later on, his life. Steve’s father, diagnosed with type two diabetes, experienced cognitive malfunctioning and also died from the disease. Just recently, Steve lost a third family member, his own brother, to the disease. Steve, more than most, understands the seriousness of diabetes. “People think if you take medication you are fine. Not True. It is a progressive disease that you must fight every day of your life. Someone with diabetes can never stop working to keep it at bay. Never.”
About 15 years ago Steve, like the other males in his family, also became diagnosed with diabetes. He is determined to be in control of his life and not let the disease get the best of him. He completes a very rigorous weekly workout routine, visits the doctor frequently, and checks his blood sugar daily. His strict regimen has paid off. In the past two years he lost between 25 and 30 pounds. Last year, for the first time, he participated in Madison’s Tour de Cure in order to raise money to stop diabetes. Every dollar raised is a dollar closer to finding a cure. Money people raise now prevents future families from suffering losses such as those in Steve’s family. Steve plans to attend this year’s Tour de Cure event on May 19th.
[1] "65 Important Facts About . . ." 65 Important Facts about Diabetes. Web. 19 Apr. 2012. <http://facts.randomhistory.com/facts-about-diabetes.html>.
[2] "50 Interesting Facts About Diabetes." Diabetor. Web. 19 Apr. 2012. <http://diabetor.com/about-diabetes-mellitus/50-interesting-facts-about-diabetes/>.
About 15 years ago Steve, like the other males in his family, also became diagnosed with diabetes. He is determined to be in control of his life and not let the disease get the best of him. He completes a very rigorous weekly workout routine, visits the doctor frequently, and checks his blood sugar daily. His strict regimen has paid off. In the past two years he lost between 25 and 30 pounds. Last year, for the first time, he participated in Madison’s Tour de Cure in order to raise money to stop diabetes. Every dollar raised is a dollar closer to finding a cure. Money people raise now prevents future families from suffering losses such as those in Steve’s family. Steve plans to attend this year’s Tour de Cure event on May 19th.
[1] "65 Important Facts About . . ." 65 Important Facts about Diabetes. Web. 19 Apr. 2012. <http://facts.randomhistory.com/facts-about-diabetes.html>.
[2] "50 Interesting Facts About Diabetes." Diabetor. Web. 19 Apr. 2012. <http://diabetor.com/about-diabetes-mellitus/50-interesting-facts-about-diabetes/>.
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