Diabetes Alert Day: What You Can Do

Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 28, 2023. It’s observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March by the American Diabetes Association, and focuses on bringing attention to diabetes and actions to take in understanding your risk for or management of diabetes.

Diabetes alert day is for everyone. Whether you have diabetes, or know someone who does, there are important steps you can take today to contribute to the initiative of Diabetes Alert Day.

First, for those of you looking for some more facts about diabetes, check out my previous work:

1. Quick Facts: Understanding Diabetes

2. Taking Action in Preventing & Managing Type 2 Diabetes

3. 3 Key Doctor Visit Results for Diabetes & Prediabetes Management and Care

4. 5 Ways to Lower Your A1C

In regards to actions you can take to be a part of Diabetes Alert Day, here are:

5 Ideas For Involvement & Contribution

1. Take the American Diabetes Association Risk Test

   Take the diabetes risk test on the official A.D.A. website. It'll help you understand any areas you need to focus on or any changes you may need to make in your lifestyle. You can download it, or take an online version of the test here.

2. Join An Event

   Throughout the year, you can find fundraisers, walk-a-thons, races, and other events that donate proceeds to diabetes research and education. You can also donate directly to organizations that work to improve the lives of individuals with diabetes. The ADA has events listed here.

3. Find or Start a Support Group

   You can contact the ADA to find a support group near you or an online support group. If you want to start your own, build a network with family and friends, and community members that would be interested in meeting.

4. Sign A Petition

   Signing petitions is a way to show support for education, funding and research. Specifically, access to insulin is a topic with a petition that you can sign: The Make Insulin Affordable Project

5. Educate Others & Share Your Knowledge

   It’s not enough to just know where you stand, encourage the people around you to assess their risk levels and learn about how to get involved in the diabetes support community. Remember: knowledge is power!

Overall, when it comes to our health, having a supportive, loving community is a key factor in our well-being. As you grow and solidify your personal health aspirations, check in on those around you to hear about theirs. Sometimes, that small show of support and interest can make all the difference.

Questions about diabetes prevention and care? Contact me here to talk more!