Sound the alert — are you or a loved one at risk for diabetes?
The American Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day, “wake-up” call to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes. The American Diabetes Association encourages people to take the Diabetes Risk Test and find out if they, or their loved ones, are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Observed on the fourth Tuesday of every March, the 21st annual American Diabetes Alert Day is Tuesday, March 24, 2009.
Why is Diabetes Alert Day important?
* 23.6 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes
* Nearly one-quarter of those do not know they have diabetes
* One in five Americans is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes
Diabetes
If you or a family member have diabetes or are at risk, The Cumberland Valley District Health Department can provide:
* Screening for persons with risk factors for diabetes.
* Diabetes self-management classes
* Diabetes support groups
* Cooking Classes
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