LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1 800 GET THIN was a supporter of American Diabetes Association "Healthy Eating … Active Living" Expo, held on May 21, 2011, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This Expo gave the participants the opportunity to receive free health screenings as well as exercise, activities, products and services related to diabetes management and prevention. Healthy cooking and exercise activities were demonstrated in the Expo as well. The Expo also featured speakers, workshops as well as the latest advancements in products and treatments related to fighting diabetes.
By attending this Expo, participants had the opportunity to be active, live a healthy life and change the future of diabetes for themselves and their family. Participants could also learn about reducing their risk of developing this condition.
1 800 GET THIN has helped thousands with their weight loss goals. 1 800 GET THIN is dedicated to helping patients who suffer from obesity and obesity-related comorbid health conditions. To do that, 1 800 GET THIN creates marketing campaigns to educate the general public about medically accepted alternatives to living with obesity.
1 800 GET THIN believes that obesity is a serious medical condition. Unfortunately some obese patients suffer from obesity-related comorbid health conditions as well. To further assist these patients, 1 800 GET THIN supports LAP BAND seminars presented by independent LAP-BAND surgeons. By attending these seminars patients can not only learn more information about LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding system, but they can also have their questions about the procedure answered by an independent, certified LAP-BAND surgeon who would also be able to review their medical history and advise them on whether this procedure may be able to help them with their weight loss goals.
LAPBAND Adjustable Gastric Banding system is manufactured by Allergan and was approved by FDA for patients suffering from obesity who met certain criteria. For these patients, LAP-BAND may be able to help them lose weight and avoid weight-related health risks.
To learn more about LAP-BAND and LAP-BAND seminars supported by 1 800 GET THIN, and to find out if this procedure may be able to help you lose weight, visit http://www.1800getthin.com or call (800) 953-5000.
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