The American Diabetes Association Encourages People to Take Control of Their Health on World Diabetes Day
(firmenpresse) - ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Marketwired) -- 11/14/13 -- During American Diabetes Month® this November, the American Diabetes Association will join the International Diabetes Federation to raise awareness of diabetes on Nov. 14 -- World Diabetes Day. Nov. 14 is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin.
This year's World Diabetes Day theme is Diabetes Education and Prevention. The 2013 slogan is Diabetes: Protect Our Future. The campaign aims to highlight diabetes symptoms and prevention measures, among other things.
"Diabetes is a serious epidemic facing not only our nation, but the world. It is the leading cause of blindness, kidney disease and amputations, plus it doubles your risk of heart attack and stroke," said Lurelean B. Gaines, RN, MSN, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association. "But knowing the signs and symptoms of diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, can help with early detection and treatment. Type 2 diabetes and many diabetes complications can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle intervention."
Nearly 26 million Americans from children to adults have diabetes and an additional 79 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than 371 million people worldwide have diabetes.
During World Diabetes Day and throughout November's American Diabetes Month, the American Diabetes Association is encouraging greater awareness of this disease that strikes a person in the U.S. every 17 seconds.
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem harmless:
Type 1 diabetes symptoms
Frequent urination
Unusual thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Extreme fatigue and irritability
Type 2 diabetes symptoms*
Any of the type 1 symptoms
Frequent infections
Blurred vision
Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
Recurring skin, gum or bladder infections
*Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.
"Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed. Thirty minutes a day, five days a week, of moderate physical activity (such as brisk walking) and a 7 percent reduction in body weight (or about 15 pounds if you weigh 200 pounds) can help lower your risk for type 2 diabetes," said Gaines. "In addition, many diabetes complications, whether you have type 1 or type 2, can be prevented or delayed with exercise and healthy eating, and keeping blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible."
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes® and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit . Information from both these sources is available in and .
Angela Murray
703-549-1500, ext. 3425
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