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Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association
Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA) exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness.
The Objectives of the DESA are:
- Educate people of all ages with diabetes and their health care providers about the role of exercise in enhancing health.
- Create opportunities for those with diabetes to participate in a broad range of recreational, sport and athletic activities.
- Enhance self-care and self management skills among sports-minded individuals with diabetes.
- Promote networking, support and sharing of experiences among physically active people with diabetes.
- Improve clinical skills among health professionals working with active individuals with diabetes.
- Inform and educate coaches, athletic trainers, parents and others supporting active individuals with diabetes.
- Provide a forum for exchanging information and access to resources and role models.
DESA
310 West Liberty, Suite 604
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 1-800-898-4322
Fax: 1-502-581-0206
Email: desa@diabetes-exercise.org