November is Diabetes Awareness Month - USA.gov

Laidback Al · Nov 14, 2012

Did you know that more than 8 percent of Americans have diabetes? November is Diabetes Awareness Month, making it a good opportunity to learn about this increasingly prevalent disease.

Risk Factors - Family history, blood pressure, weight, and activity level are a few of the factors that can affect your chances of developing diabetes.

Prevention - The onset of Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented or delayed through moderate weight loss and exercise.

FREE Toolkit for Managing Diabetes - Get practical advice about medications, insulin, and glucose meters to help you manage your diabetes.

Statistics - Get some basic facts, including the number of Americans with diabetes; the prevalence of Type 1 versus Type 2 diabetes; deaths linked to diabetes; and more. [FONT=&quot]

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month - USA.gov

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