Annie Austin is a freelance writer/producer working primarily in the advertising and marketing field. She's worked with hospitals, clinics, and private practices - in their marketing and communication efforts - for more than 25 years. During this time, she has seen diabetes grow to epidemic proportions and heart disease to be the number one killer on the planet. To further her effort in spreading information and knowledge to help people manage or avoid both diseases, she is proud to host heart disease and diabetes@suite101.com.