American Diabetes Month takes place every November and is a time to come together as a community to Stop Diabetes! American Diabetes Month was established to raise awareness of this ever growing disease. Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes:
- Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Increasing rates.
- Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
- The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost to diagnose diabetes in the United States is $245 billion.
Individuals can experience different sign and symptoms of diabetes and sometimes there may be no signs. Some of the signs may include:
> Frequent urination
>Excessive thirst
>Increased hunger
>Weight loss
>Tiredness
>Lack of interest and concentration
>A tingling sensation or numbness in hands or feet
>Blurred vision
>Frequent infections
>Slow-healing wounds
>Vomiting and stomach pain (often mistaken for flu)
If you show any of these signs and symptoms, consult a health professional.
Source: International Diabetes Federation
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