Save-A-Lot celebrates American Diabetes Month

ST. LOUIS Save-A-Lot food stores are helping change the future of diabetes by joining the American Diabetes Association in its Stop Diabetes movement for 2010-2012.

Through its national sponsorship, Save-A-Lot has pledged $400,000 to stop diabetes across America. This relationship will help provide important resources to Save-A-Lot customers that live everyday managing diabetes and related disease states.

"In line with Save-A-Lot's dedication to the great people that make up our associates and customers, we are excited to work with the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes has touched many of our associates and customers-- 7.8% of the U.S. population has a diagnosis of diabetes however, 1-out-of-4 Save-A-Lot shoppers has someone with diabetes in their household. That is four times the national average. We want to support our shoppers, associates and everyone who wants a cure," said Save-A-Lot president and CEO Bill Shaner.

"The American Diabetes Association is proud to work with Save-A-Lot to stop diabetes," said George Huntley, CPA, chair of the board, American Diabetes Association. "Our relationship with Save-A-Lot is important to help us raise awareness of a disease that is reaching epidemic proportions. Save-A-Lot has taken a leadership role by providing a significant opportunity to educate and promote health and wellness to their local community."

Visit your local Save-A-Lot or go online to www.save-a-lot.com/diabetes for more information.