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MCC Daily Tribune

American Diabetes Association Alert Day

American Diabetes Association Alert Day, observed every fourth Tuesday of March, on  March 22 this year, is a part of a movement to create awareness about the ‘silent killer’ that more than 34.2 million Americans are at risk of. Did you know that diabetes mellitus is the primary causative agent of more than nine other serious health complications? Come, join us as we wave a red flag on this day to alert Americans about the potential lethality of this disease.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY

  1. Take the ADA Diabetes Risk Test

    Know your risk before it’s too late to prevent the onset of diabetes. Spare a minute this year on Alert Day and take the Diabetes Risk Test from the official ADA website to get your results online. Remember, one in every four Americans have diabetes and do not know it yet.

  2. Donate for a good cause

    A few bucks out of your pocket donated to one of the non-profit diabetes organizations can help accelerate their research, improve their efforts, and help someone with diabetes get their injections free-of-charge.

  3. Spread awareness with social media

    What better way to support the mission of the American Diabetes Association than to dedicate one full day to sharing news, updates, and information about diabetes on social media platforms? Play your part to make the #AmericanDiabetesAssociationAlertDay trend!

 

WHY AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY IS IMPORTANT

  1. Diabetic patients are increasing with time

    As of now, more than 10.5% of the United States population is diabetic, whereas those at risk or at the prediabetic stage amounts to approximately 110 million of the total population.

  2. It creeps up without any symptoms

    There is a reason why diabetes is known as the silent killer. The human body sometimes shows no symptoms despite blood sugar levels gradually increasing until you are at fatal risk. So being aware of it, finding out about the risks, and getting tested are extremely important.

  3. If caught early, it can be successfully managed

    Spreading awareness about diabetes encourages people to take time out to read up on it. People can get tested, get their blood glucose levels checked, and find out valuable information to help in the long run. For instance, did you know eating a cup of beans can lower blood sugar levels and minimize the risk of heart diseases?

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
03/22/2022