St. Louis Beacon Features Article on Diabetes Epidemic

The St. Louis Beacon, an online-only publication, featured an article about the Type 2 diabetes epidemic.  The article ran over the summer.. Sorry for the delay.  Click here to read the article. Oh… if you are not familar with the Beacon… reading this article is a good way to get acquainted.  You will find the reporting to be fresh, in-depth and in-sightful.

Reminder: RSVP, ASAP – 10th Anniversary Meeting of the St. Louis Diabetes Coalition

It’s just a few days before the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the St. Louis Diabetes Coalition (Thursday, Dec 4)  at the newly-remodeled Renaissance St. Louis Hotel Airport.  Author and economist Dr. Eric Finkelstein will be delivering a thought-provoking presentation based on his 2008 book: The Fattening of America : How the economy makes us fat, if it matters, and what to do about it.  You will not want to miss his talk… especially while enjoying a fine meal.  The meeting will also include an open discussion about the future of the Diabetes Coalition.  Space is limited.  No fee, but reservations are required.  Register today at www.diabetescoalition.org.  You can download an official invitation right here: SLDC Meeting Invite Dec 4 2008.  If you do not have time to logon and register, just leave a voicemail message at 314-446-6485.  We need your RSVP… as we need a pretty accurate headcount for dinner.