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SUMMARY:Diabetes Alert Day
DESCRIPTION:Diabetes\, a disease that impacts blood glucose levels\, currently affects more than 38 million Americans\, which is over 11% of the population. Another 97 million people in the US have prediabetes\, which has the potential to become diabetes. \n\n\n\nDiabetes Alert Day allows individuals\, families\, medical professionals\, nutritionists\, and others to spread awareness and information to help protect their communities and promote better health.How to Observe Diabetes Alert Day \n\n\n\nShow care for family\, friends\, and community by engaging in different activities in celebration of Diabetes Alert Day. Check out some of these ideas to participate:Take the Diabetes Risk Test \n\n\n\nThe American Diabetes Association has created a test that helps individuals determine whether they should see a medical professional right away about concerns that could be related to diabetes. \n\n\n\nIt’s an easy test that only takes 60 seconds to complete! It will let a person know by their answers to questions\, such as height\, weight\, ethnicity\, and family history if they are more likely to have diabetes. \n\n\n\nOf course\, this type of survey is not a substitute for seeing a doctor and getting regular health checkups\, but it could be a helpful tool.Consider Facts & Statistics About Diabetes \n\n\n\nTake some time to learn about and share some of the important facts related to this medical condition in honor of Diabetes Alert Day. \n\n\n\nSince 9 out of 10 cases of diabetes in the US would be preventable with a healthier lifestyle\, it’s vital to raise awareness to let people know that their health is within their control! Take a look at some of these facts and share them with a friend: \n\n\n\n\nThe number of people with diabetes worldwide almost quadrupled from 1980 to 2014\n\n\n\nDiabetes is a contributor to kidney disease\, heart attack\, stroke\, lower limb amputation\, and even death\n\n\n\nIn 2019\, diabetes was responsible for at least 2 million deaths\n\n\n\nOf those who are living with diabetes\, approximately 8 million aren’t aware that they have it\n\n\n\n\nLearn More About Preventing Diabetes \n\n\n\nDiabetes Alert Day is here to help people better understand how some of their habits and lifestyle choices might be contributing to poor health. \n\n\n\nDiabetes is a medical condition that is controllable both with medicines as well as with healthy eating and exercise. In many cases\, diabetes is preventable with a few conscious choices\, such as these: \n\n\n\nLose excess weight and stop smoking https://beyondtype1.org/mental-health-type-1/?lead_source=PPC&utm_source=google&lead_source_detail=Google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=bt1|resources|search&utm_adgroup=mentalhealth&utm_term=mental%20health%20and%20diabetes&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnKi8BhB0EiwA58DA4dR_iAilQ21LHstIGNDWNp-_sXiVv1R_YYGeSt9s7tXrdQJ0_kei6RoCtQAQAvD_BwE \n\n\n\nDrink water as the primary beverage and avoid sugary drinks) \n\n\n\nBe physically active every day – walk\, move\, exercise\, play sports\, etc. \n\n\n\nMake healthy food choices such as more plant foods and fewer carbs
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