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November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

This month we take the time to support people with diabetes.  A person with diabetes manages their condition every day.  Over the year, that is 365 days, 8760 hours and 525,600 minutes.  Governor Whitmer has declared November as Diabetes Awareness Month in Michigan.

Surprising Diabetes Facts:

  • An estimated 916,000 Michigan adults have diabetes and more than 3 million have prediabetes, however, most don’t know they have it.
  • Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death and a leading cause of blindness in Michigan.
  • People with diabetes have medical expenditures about 2.6 times higher than people without diabetes.

View the Proclamation and the Diabetes Statistics and Reports page for more diabetes facts.

The good news, taking charge of your health may help you prevent diabetes health problems in the future.  Watch this short video to learn more information.

Diabetes Prevention

Do you have a family history of diabetes, or have you wondered if you are at risk for diabetes?  Take a 1-minute risk test today and check out our Diabetes Prevention Program locator for a program near you!

Diabetes Management

Managing diabetes is different for each person.  If you have been diagnosed with any type of diabetes, find a diabetes training program (also called Diabetes Self-Management and Support) to learn new skills and make a diabetes plan that works for you!

Review this handout with your doctor or diabetes educator.  Learn more tips to help prevent diabetes health problems:  English or Spanish

Upcoming Live Event - American Diabetes Association:

Ask the Experts: Why Everyone Needs Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support: Ask Your Provider for a Referral
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024; Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Get more information and sign up here!

Free Promotional Materials

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has also created a free toolkit for Diabetes Awareness Month 2024.

Managing diabetes is not easy.  Recognize the efforts that family, friends, neighbors, and caregivers do all year to take care of their diabetes or support someone they know!

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