Diabetes Awareness Month: November 2024

Diabetes Awareness Month More than 133 million U.S. adults are living with diabetes (Types 1 and 2) or prediabetes. Prediabetes, which is characterized by high sugar levels but not high enough for a Type 2 NOVEMBER diagnosis, raises one’s risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. With 1 in 5 adults not knowing that they are impacted directly by diabetes, it’s essential to understand the risk factors and symptoms. Family and age most significantly impact Type 1 diabetes, while Type 2 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT diabetes is most directly impacted by being overweight, not exercising and having a family history of diabetes. A lifestyle change program (e.g., diet and exercise changes) can help a 1 2 person reverse prediabetes. Visit diabetes.org to learn more about this condition. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 World Diabetes Day 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Great American Smokeout Veterans Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Diabetes: Type 1 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Prediabetes: Don’t Let It Lead To Type 2 Thanksgiving Diabetes: Type 2