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CAMP HILL, Pa. -- According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 6.2 million of them don't even know that they have the disease! To fight the growing epidemic and educate its patients, Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD), will offer a free 18-page Diabetes Guide and a Diabetes Tip Booklet in all stores during October, November and December.

Developed with the ADA, the guide provides helpful advice on managing diabetes as well as identifying symptoms and risk factors for the disease. The guide also includes information on health nutrition and exercise, medications and diabetes-related products as well as a risk assessment test from the ADA, information on diabetes management for patients living with diabetes, a food diary and a chart to record blood glucose readings.

In addition, Rite Aid pharmacists across the country will lead customers in helping find a cure for diabetes through Rite Aid's "Walk with a Pharmacist for Diabetes" program. Customers can sign up to walk with or support their local Rite Aid team at all participating stores or by visiting www.diabetes.org/stepout-riteaid. And in November, all stores will sell $1 Step Out To Fight Diabetes pin-ups, with all proceeds going directly to the ADA for diabetes research, information and advocacy initiatives.

"This is all part of Rite Aid's year round commitment to help patients manage and live well with diabetes with special emphasis this time of year because November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Many people have diabetes, or care for someone who does, and it's important for them to know that they don't have to manage the disease alone," said Mark de Bruin, Rite Aid executive vice president of pharmacy. "Rite Aid and the ADA know that awareness and education are the keys to early diagnosis and management, as well as prevention of diabetes and its complications. Together, we offer patients the programs, services and support needed to lead healthier lives."