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November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
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The month of November is a great time to raise awareness, support and better understand those living with prediabetes or diabetes. Celebrate those around you, a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor, who work hard every day to prevent or manage these conditions.
What is the impact?
Prediabetes and diabetes impact at least two million residents across Michigan and many don’t even know they have one of these health conditions.
For more diabetes facts, view the Diabetes Statistics and Reports page.
During Diabetes Awareness Month, talk to a doctor about getting screened for prediabetes or diabetes. To start, take just one-minute and complete the Prediabetes Risk Test.
Wondering what the difference is between prediabetes and diabetes?
- Prediabetes is a condition that comes before diabetes. It means your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels are higher than normal but aren’t high enough to be called diabetes. Learn more about prediabetes (pdf).
- Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Learn more about diabetes.
Is there a program or training that can support me if I have prediabetes or diabetes?
Yes, Michigan is equipped with many support and educational resources.
- If you are at risk or have a diagnosis of prediabetes, you could be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program. See the Michigan map and find a program.
- If you have a diagnosis of diabetes, you could be eligible for diabetes self-management training that could help you fit diabetes into your lifestyle. See the Michigan map and find a training location.
***Note: these programs or services may be available in-person or from a distance/virtually.
Are you an organization who wants access to free promotional materials? Visit the MDHHS Diabetes Social Media and Related Messaging webpage for prediabetes and diabetes social media messages that are free to use for Diabetes Awareness Month or any other time. Be sure to check out the new campaign materials related to eye exams for people with diabetes. Thank you for all you do to support people with prediabetes or diabetes.
The MDHHS diabetes team wishes all Michiganders a healthy and happy Diabetes Awareness Month!