As we approach World Lung Day on September 25 and World Heart Day on September 29, it’s important to recognize the connection between diabetes and how it can affect your lungs and heart. Raised blood glucose levels harm the blood vessels in the heart and other organs in your body. And diabetes can lower your body’s ability to fight infections, including those in your lungs. Complications of diabetes can be life-threatening, which why being able to manage diabetes well and our fight to end diabetes is more vital than ever. 

Your donation can make a difference in the lives of the millions of Americans living with diabetes, helping fund research and education to reduce the risk of complications and help people living with diabetes thrive. 

 Your contribution today will help:  

• Increase diabetes awareness and its impact on other chronic conditions 
• Support research to reduce severe complications from diabetes and provide better treatment  
• Support advocacy efforts to ensure access to equitable health care  
• Fund critical research to find a cure for diabetes  

Friend, by supporting the ADA, you’re making a profound difference in the fight to end diabetes and its associated health risks.