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dbaza’s Diabetes Education for Kids Receives Approval from the American Association of Diabetes Educators

By Anonymous

PITTSBURGH, PA – November 5, 2002 – dbaza, inc. announced that its interactive educational tool for children with type 1 diabetes, dbaza’s Diabetes Education for Kids CD-ROM, received a Favorably Reviewed Status from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). The CD-ROM was designed to teach recently diagnosed children the basic principles of diabetes self-management.

"We are proud to receive the recognition of an organization that represents diabetes educators around the country," said Sergey Sirotinin, M.Sc., dbaza’s President and CEO. "dbaza’s Diabetes Education for Kids has shown a level of excellence that only few educational products have attained."

The AADE review process involves a thorough evaluation of the product. The AADE reviewers paid particular attention to the accuracy and timeliness of the medical content; age appropriateness of the medical terminology and graphic images; cultural and gender diversity; clarity and ease of presentation; and use of educational strategies.

The AADE Review Committee Leader commented, "This CD-ROM is an extremely well done audiovisual product that would be worth adding to a pediatric teaching library. I certainly would use this CD-ROM as part of my educational program for children."

According to Sirotinin, "Children with diabetes and their parents often need to spend considerable time with diabetes educators. Therefore, one of our objectives was to create a tool that would help children learn the basic self-management concepts faster, and thus make it possible for educators to spend more time on specific issues that are unique to each child."

About American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
AADE is dedicated to improving the quality of diabetes education and care for individuals with this medical condition. AADE fosters communication and cooperation among individuals and organizations involved in diabetes education, nationally and internationally. AADE is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois.

About dbaza, inc.
dbaza, inc. develops educational tools for children and adolescents to help them manage better chronic health challenges. The company focuses on creating practical and engaging products that facilitate the process of learning and mastering basic skills, increase motivation to learn, and thereby facilitate better self-care. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dbaza, inc. employs 10 people and collaborates with more than 30 health care professionals from leading medical centers.

Leaders in the Diabetes Education Across the Country Praise dbaza’s Diabetes Education for Kids

"This software is one of the best I have ever seen for kids and parents."
– Dave Joffe, RPh, FACA, Editor, Diabetes in Control.com

"Finally, after teaching children with diabetes for more than 25 years, I found a fun, creative way to get the diabetes facts across."
– Linda Siminerio, PhD, Certified Diabetes Educator, Director, Diabetes Institute, University of Pittsburgh

"I applaud your efforts in developing this interactive tool. I am particularly impressed with the interactive food game that teaches kids carbohydrate counting in a fun way."
– Gwen Enfield, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Mailman Diabetes Center, University of Miami

"This CD-ROM covers the basics of diabetes very nicely. My 8 year old and I did it together, and she really enjoyed the games and interactive parts."
– Marilyn Clougherty, MSN, Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

For additional information visit dbaza website (www.dbaza.com), or call (412) 681-1180.

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