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Monday, November 26, 2012

Marietta Fitness Expert, Gym Owner Offers Tips for Preventing Diabetes

During American Diabetes Month, Marietta gym Get In Shape For Women emphasizes the importance of physical activity and a healthy, balanced diet for controlling and preventing diabetes.

Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, according to Jennifer Spann, health and fitness expert and owner of Get In Shape For Women in Marietta. Currently, 25.8 million Americans, 8.3 percent of the population, suffer from diabetes, and an additional 79 million are prediabetic, meaning they have a strong likelihood of developing the condition. “The Get In Shape For Women results-oriented system focuses on a four part transformation model that includes weight training, cardio, nutrition support and accountability,” said Spann. “All of these elements are critical in combating the onset of type 2 diabetes and preventing serious health complications.” Spann has some tips for reducing diabetes risk. If you’re …

Saturday, May 12, 2012

ShelfGenie to Match Donations to Raise Funds for Diabetes Research

Michael Falcon, the 22-year-old son of ShelfGenie president and co-founder Barry Falcon, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago.

ShelfGenie will match 100 percent of every donation up to $250 per donation made by ShelfGenie employees, franchisees, designers, installers, suppliers and friends as part of its mission to raise $25,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ride to Cure Diabetes. Michael Falcon, the 22-year-old son of ShelfGenie President and Co-founder Barry Falcon, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago, and this year will mark Barry’s 27th Ride to Cure.  ShelfGenie is a franchised company that designs, builds and installs customized Glide-Out shelving systems for existing cabinets.   In addition to three 100-mile Ride to Cure bike rides Barry will partake in this year, he is also part of a small group of 24 cyclists from around the …

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