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What will you do to Stop DiabetesSM? Know your risk.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 is American Diabetes Association Alert DaySM
The American Diabetes Association Alert Day is a one-day "wake-up" call to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes. The American Diabetes Association encourages people to join the movement to Stop Diabetes by taking the Diabetes Risk Test and find out if they, or their loved ones, are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Currently, 23.6 million Americans are living with diabetes and an additional 57 million, or one in five, are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. For many, diagnosis may come seven to ten years after the onset of the disease. Therefore, early diagnosis is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of its complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death.
Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be delayed and even prevented by making simple changes in your lifestyle. Knowing your risk for type 2 diabetes is the first step to a healthier lifestyle.
How do I get involved in Diabetes Alert Day?
- Visit stopdiabetes.com where you can joing the movement to Stop Diabetes, take the Diabetes Risk test, learn secrets to stop diabetes, and easily share these tools and resources with your loved ones.
- Take the Diabetes Risk Test. This can be done online, or by calling 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).
- Attend a Diabetes Alert Day event, or call 1-888-DIABETES (1-888-342-2383).
How do I get my community and/or employees involved in Diabetes Alert Day?
- Encourage your community and/or employees to take the Diabetes Risk Test. Play an important part in the movement to Stop Diabetes by sharing the Diabetes Risk Test with your community and/or employees.
- Provide an Opportunity to Get Started on a Healthier Lifestyle. On Diabetes Alert Day, ask your community and/or employees to take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle by participating in a community-wide 30 minute walk.
Support Materials
The following are support materials to assist you in helping raise awareness about Diabetes Alert Day among your community and/or employees.
Diabetes Alert Day Background Sheet (English)
Diabetes Alert Day Backgound Sheet (Spanish)
Diabetes Risk Test (English)
Diabetes Rist Test (Black and White, English)
Diabetes Alert Day Poster 8.5 x 11 (English)
Diabetes Alert Day Poster 11 x 17 (English)
Diabetes Alert Day Poster 8.5 x 11 (Spanish)
Diabetes Alert Day Poster 11 x 17 (Spanish)
Diabetes Alert Day Newsletter Insert (English)
