John Hancock Teams Up With American Diabetes Association

BOSTON – John Hancock Life Insurance and the American Diabetes Association^® (ADA) have teamed up to raise awareness about the successes, challenges and stigmas of living with type 2 diabetes. Kicking off today, the “In it Together” campaign showcases real-life stories of people living with diabetes, along with tips, resources and information on issues such as health, wellness and the accessibility of life insurance.

“By partnering with the ADA, the leading organization supporting the diabetes community, John Hancock is advancing our commitment to helping all Americans understand the strong correlation between making healthy choices and living a long and rewarding life,” said Brooks Tingle, senior vice president and interim head of John Hancock Insurance. “We’re encouraging people to start with small steps that can make a big difference over time while protecting their families’ future. We are proud to enable people with diabetes to live healthier through this partnership and through our wellness-based life insurance programs.”

“Living with diabetes is a journey, and we are always seeking new ways to support the diabetes community in ways that can inform, empower and improve their lives,” said Corey Gordan, Chief Development and Stewardship Officer at the ADA. “Through the ‘In it Together’ campaign, we will explore the complexities of living with diabetes through moving, first-person perspectives illustrating the daily burdens and opportunities for success.”

The “In It Together” campaign launches today with a new podcast series, sponsored by John Hancock and produced by the ADA. The series will present a new episode each month featuring the stories of people living with diabetes and their loved ones, and will offer tips and resources to help people live well with diabetes. Listeners can tune in to the podcast on iTunes or on the ADA’s website diabetes.org/inittogether.