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"Motivation is very important, but it is determination that will make you cross the highest mountain and the most difficult river." -Nelson Mandela




Research

Life Expectancy Gains Threatened by Obesity. Obesity has become such a pervasive health threat that it could reverse the steady rise in U.S. life expectancy.



Origins of the DRC

A Doctor's Idea Leads to a New Center with an Emphasis on Prevention For many years, diabetes has weighed heavily on the mind of Dr. Michael Fisher, a Santa Barbara kidney expert.


Diabetes


Diabetes and the complexities of the disease, its physical costs, its social and financial burden. Unchecked, the disease causes heart problems, stroke, and nerve damage-- triggering amputations, blindness and kidney failure with more frequency than any other ailment. So Dr. Fisher, who treats diabetics on a daily basis, asked himself, "If it's a manageable and even preventable disease, how can we do that? Clearly, if we invest something now, we can save billions later."

America On the Move is a national initiative dedicated to helping communities across our nation make positive changes to improve the health and quality of life of all their citizens. AOM aims to initiate and maintain meaningful and measurable social, environmental, and individual behavior changes that will serve to support healthy eating and active living habits in our society.

  • How will the AOM accomplish their goals?
  • The Challenge
  • Initiating Individual Change
  • Initiating Community Change
  • Reaching Consumers

Diabetes Today


Diabetes is increasingly being referred to as an epidemic. Nearly 16 million Americans are afflicted with the disease, and one-third of this number remains undiagnosed and untreated. The cost to the nation in medical expenses, disability, work loss, and premature mortality is more than 100 billion dollars.


The suffering experienced by people with diabetes and their families is devastating. It is THE leading cause of adult blindness, amputations, and kidney failure, both nationally and globally. Heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, and other complications often result if this disease is allowed to proceed unchecked. Further, as witnessed by the increasing number of children diagnosed with the disease, diabetes clearly is an affliction which takes its toll on young lives as well.