March 18, 2008 Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
• Contact: Nicholas Danielides
• Chief Executive Officer
• Danielides Communications
• 212.319.7566

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION DIABETES ALERT DAY TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH

New York, New York - March 18, 2008 - Tuesday, March 25th will mark the 20th anniversary of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetes Alert Day. "Alert Day is a one-day call to action to encourage those at risk for developing type 2 diabetes or those with loved ones at risk to take the Diabetes Risk Test and, if they score high, to schedule an appointment to see their healthcare provider," states the ADA.

Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Today, some 21 million have diabetes and 54 million more are pre-diabetic and the numbers are rising. Diabetes risk factors include being overweight, sedentary, persons with a family history of diabetes, and women who have had babies with a birth weight of greater than nine pounds. Once considered an adult disease, today pre-diabetes is becoming prevalent in adolescents and children.

Pre-diabetes is a serious disease with identifiable risk factors. When risk factors are managed through early detection and lifestyle interventions of physical activity and good nutrition, type 2 diabetes can be avoided and/or the onset of disease prolonged. "Type 2 diabetes is at epidemic proportions in the U.S. even though simple changes in lifestyle have proven to have a profound effect on disease avoidance," says Deborah McKeever, president of EHE International and chair of the Greater New York American Diabetes Association Board. "EHE International is all about preventive medicine and it is for this reason that pre-diabetes risk management is a core patient component of our disease risk management program."

In 2007, the ADA estimated the direct and indirect costs of diabetes in the U.S. at $174 billion - an increase of $42 billion over 2002 estimates. "The ADA's message needs to be heard, understood, and acted upon for our personal health and as part of our nation's endeavor to reduce healthcare cost burdens associated with preventable chronic disease," says McKeever. "The public and corporate employers are urged to participate in Diabetes Alert Day on March 25th. Individuals can do so by learning the facts, personal risks, and by speaking with their healthcare providers; and employers can become advocates through on-site campaigns and through employee communications. Our collective efforts can have a dramatic impact to the good health for all."

To learn more about diabetes and its relationship to heart disease, stroke, pregnancy complications, and other chronic health conditions, visit the American Diabetes Association's website at diabetes.org.

About EHE International

For nearly 100 years, EHE International has been a recognized leader in employer-sponsored Preventive Care Plans for the early detection of preventable disease and the identification of risk factors, clinical management of health findings, and disease risk management to mitigate chronic disease. The Company's services are available nationally through a network of certified EHE physicians with a preventive care focus. For more information, contact EHE International at 212.332.3738 or visit www.EHE4Corporations.com.