More Diabetes Events
Diabetes is a disease that touches many lives across the country. And since a greater percentage of African Americans are
affected by diabetes compared to certain other ethnic groups*, chances are you know more than one
person in your community dealing with this disease. Coming together at a diabetes event near you is one way to stay
connected with, and empower, those living with diabetes in your community.
Learn more about these diabetes events:
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Each November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time for communities to rally together and talk about diabetes, how serious it is and
how best to manage it. For African Americans, this is an important time to get out in the neighborhood and help create awareness.
There are lots of ways you can get involved during National Diabetes Awareness Month. You can be one of thousands taking part in
American Diabetes Association events and fundraisers to increase awareness about diabetes and raise money to support the cause.
These events can include local walks, expos or other community and workplace events.
For additional information about National Diabetes Awareness Month, to find more information about diabetes or to receive
National Diabetes Awareness Month handouts, visit the American Diabetes Association website.
American Diabetes Association Alert DaySM
The American Diabetes Association Alert DaySM kicks off a month-long "wake-up" call to inform all Americans about the seriousness of diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association encourages people to take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test and find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Alert Day is observed on the fourth Tuesday of every March.
The 24th annual American Diabetes Association Alert DaySM begins on March 27, 2012, and lasts through April 27, 2012.
One goal of Alert Day is to have as many people as possible take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. This test asks people to answer
a few easy questions about potential risk factors for type 2 diabetes including weight, age, lifestyle and family history.
Those who score as high risk are encouraged to talk to a healthcare provider for further evaluation.
World Diabetes Day
Diabetes is not just an American disease; it's a growing global health concern. That's why the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization launched World Diabetes Day in 1991. Since the beginning, their mission has been to increase global awareness about the growing concern of diabetes.
This annual event is the primary global awareness campaign created in response to the alarming rise in diabetes around the world.
World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14th to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
The discovery of insulin was a major medical breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes. Insulin is now used all over the world to treat people with diabetes.
You are encouraged to take part in this global diabetes educational event, which is celebrated by over 200 member associations of the International Diabetes Federation, in more than 160 countries.
Countless organizations, healthcare providers and people living and caring for those with diabetes take part in this awareness day and participate in the extensive activities surrounding the event each year. These programs range from physical challenges to full diabetes screenings.
Learn more about World Diabetes Day.
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*This statistic is for diabetes in general. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), type 2 diabetes accounts for 90% to 95% of all cases of diagnosed diabetes in adults.