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Former Miss America and Diabetes
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Published: March 25, 2009
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 (ADA) 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.
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
Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes. People who are overweight, under active (living a sedentary lifestyle), over the age of 45 and people who have a family history of the disease should consider themselves at risk for type 2 diabetes.
On Diabetes Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association will "Sound the Alert" about the dangers of diabetes. To help people better recognize their own risk for type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association encourages the public to take the Diabetes Risk Test which requires users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risk factors for diabetes. The Diabetes Risk Test shows users whether they are at low, moderate, or high risk for diabetes. If they are at high risk, they are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their healthcare provider.
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