The Toll Of Diabetes — MSN Health & Fitness asked me to write this piece in support of an awareness campaign by the American Diabetes Association. There are staggering statistics on this disease, which is at epidemic proportions in several nations. As the scientist at ADA expressed it to me, the western world has been “kind enough” to export this disease to underdeveloped nations.

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Great gig this past Friday thanks to the local musician’s collective. Benefit local food drives. Toys for Tots, too.