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"We designed My Diabetes Connector to be an easy-to-use Internet application and a secure environment, said John Paglierani, Chief Technology Officer for MyCareTeam, Inc. "Users of My Diabetes Connector from the ADA's community of people with diabetes will find it very easy and safe to manage and track their disease."

Consumers can subscribe to My Diabetes Connector by visiting http://www.diabetes.org/mydiabetesconnector. Subscription fees range from $9.99 per month for an annual subscription, to $12.99 for a monthly subscription.

Nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, a disease characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body's ability to produce and/or use insulin. Diabetes can lead to severely debilitating or fatal complications, such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, and amputations. It is the fifth leading cause of death by disease in the United States.

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. The Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association provides services to hundreds of communities across the country. For more information, please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit http://www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

About MyCareTeam, Inc.

MyCareTeam, Inc. was founded to provide software offerings designed to help people with diabetes collaborate and manage their disease while reducing overall healthcare costs. The company's diabetes offering has been successfully used, with proven
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