Help Raise Diabetes Awareness

8 ways to show support and help reverse the diabetes epidemic.

A costly and life-threatening disease, diabetes affects more than 240 million adults and children worldwide. Nonetheless, a little knowledge can go a long way in the fight to stop the epidemic. Read on to learn how you can raise awareness, support preventive measures, and help doctors find a cure.

Celebrate World Diabetes Day
http://events.worlddiabetesday.org/
November 14 marks the first-ever World Diabetes Day. Click to browse existing events, organize your own, or become an activity sponsor or partner. View and add to the calendar here.

Become Diabetes Aware
www.eifoundation.org
Bringing together individuals, corporations, and foundations, the Entertainment Industry Foundation puts star power to work to raise awareness and support for diabetes and other serious health, societal and educational issues. Learn more about the organization's national educational campaign with Novo Nordisk, Diabetes Aware.

Join the Global Diabetes Walk
www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/GWLK
You don’t need to run a marathon to raise money for diabetes research -- just gather a group of loved ones and start strolling! This year's Global Diabetes Walk, scheduled for November 14 in observance of World Diabetes Day, is easy to join online -- get the details here!

Step Out for Diabetes
stepout.diabetes.org
Step Out to Fight Diabetes, a series of walks scheduled throughout the fall in communities across the country, is the American Diabetes Association's signature fundraising effort, generating $20 million each year for the push to develop a cure. Sign up online, sponsor participants, and explore volunteer opportunities.

Browse the ADA Event Database
www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association's Community, Workplace & Local Events database allows you to quickly locate diabetes resources and year-round happenings in your area.

Know Your Family's Health History
www.rd.com
Your family tree could hold clues about your risk of developing diabetes. Learn about strategies for uncovering crucial health information -- and the steps that can safeguard your life.

Educate Your School
schoolwalk.diabetes.org
Get your child’s class involved in the fight against this devastating disease. The ADA's School Walk for Diabetes, an educational fundraising program, is specially designed for kids in grades K through 12.

Be Alert to Diabetes
www.diabetes.org
Find out if you’re at risk for diabetes during the American Diabetes Alert, a nationwide call to action on the fourth Tuesday of every March. Many communities offer free risk testing; in the meantime, you can perform a quick assessment of your risk online.

 

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