Diabetes Awareness Month

Did you know November is American Diabetes Awareness Month? You may
ask what can I do? As a diabetic, your voice is strong to tell everyone about
your diabetes. There are many things, you as a diabetic can make people
aware of your disease and how it affects you.

There are still numerous diabetes walks available in your area. By walking and
soliciting money you can inform people how deadly and dangerous diabetes
is. Many people just shrug diabetes off since they truly don’t understand this
disease. Walking for diabetes will promote awareness and raise much needed
funds for research.

Did you know over 20.8 Americans have diabetes that is over 7% of America’s
population? However, did you know 6.2 million Americans don’t even know
they have the deadly disease. So be sure to tell your love ones to get tested if
they have any of the symptoms of diabetes.

Type 1 or juvenile diabetes is where the body no longer produces the vital
and important insulin the body needs to function. Type 1 diabetics need to
take insulin everyday to function normally. Type 1 doesn’t preclude them from
having full and enriched lives. Type 1’s have climbed Mt. Everest, run
marathons and played professional sports.

Type 2 diabetes is generally adult onset since it generally occurs slowly and
reaches maturity for people over 40. Type 2 factors depend on lifestyle and
obesity for it to occur. Most Type 2 diabetes can be prevented with exercise
and diet. Most Type 2 diabetics control their diseases with oral medications,
diet and exercise.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American
Indians, Hispanics and other minorities are at higher risk to get diabetes. Over
15.1 % of American Indians and Alaskan Natives have been diagnosed with
diabetes according to The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases.

Also, Equal will match any donations made to the American Diabetes
Association this month. Think about your pledge can be doubled to help find a
cure for diabetes.

What can you do? If you feel you or somebody you care about is at risk, have
them get tested. One or two blood tests can confirm if they have diabetes or
at risk.

Show you care about your diabetes by getting a charm or charm bracelet from
the American Diabetes Association. This stylish bracelet and charm let’s
everyone know you are proactive concerning diabetes and the destruction it
brings. Go here:
ADA to purchase your charm.

Please take the time and effort to prevent Diabetes from becoming the
epidemic that has been predicted.