Listen up: if you’re living in the United States, there’s about a 1 in 3 chance you’ll develop diabetes over the course of your lifetime. But there are many ways you can lower your risk, which is why the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recognized March 24 as Diabetes ALERT! Day. Today is about raising awareness… Continue reading Are you at risk for diabetes? Take the test
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Food for thought: Diabetes awareness edition
It’s American Diabetes Awareness Month, and the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) theme for November is “America Gets Cooking to Stop Diabetes.” And in that spirit, we’re highlighting the diabetes community on PatientsLikeMe. Members have been sharing about pasta, low-carb diets and ideas for daily menus. Plus, one member graciously shared her personal recipes for some… Continue reading Food for thought: Diabetes awareness edition
Recognizing diabetes in America
If you’re from the United States, chances are you know someone with diabetes – according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, and many of them haven’t been diagnosed yet. That’s why November is American Diabetes Month. It’s all about raising awareness for both type 1 and 2… Continue reading Recognizing diabetes in America
Are you at risk? American Diabetes Association Alert Day
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), over 25 million people are living with type 2 diabetes in the United States, and 7 million aren’t even aware they have the condition. What’s more, 79 million people have prediabetes, a condition that can include several symptoms of diabetes.1 Do you know if you’re at risk… Continue reading Are you at risk? American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Uniting for World Diabetes Day and American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the most widespread conditions in the world.1 Globally, more than 370 million people are living with diabetes, including over 25 million in the United States alone.2 And throughout November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will raise awareness about everything diabetes, from risk factors and genetics to proper diet and blood sugar testing. The… Continue reading Uniting for World Diabetes Day and American Diabetes Month
American Diabetes Assocation Alert Day – Is Today Your Wake-Up Call?
Today, March 26, 2013, is American Diabetes Association Alert Day, so we are doing our part at PatientsLikeMe by putting out our own alert. Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? Take the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Risk Test right now to find out now. One in three adult Americans is estimated to have… Continue reading American Diabetes Assocation Alert Day – Is Today Your Wake-Up Call?
Announcing the “Calling All Types” Campaign for Diabetes Awareness
In June, we told you about our new partnership with BBK Worldwide, a pioneer in healthcare communications. Now, we’re excited to report that our first outreach project together is kicking off. In preparation for American Diabetes Month in November, PatientsLikeMe and BBK Worldwide announced today the launch of a new online diabetes health movement entitled… Continue reading Announcing the “Calling All Types” Campaign for Diabetes Awareness