National Diabetes Month . . .

November is National Diabetes Month

STOP DIABETES

According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes. In addition, 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing either Type I or Type II diabetes.

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in America. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nervous system disease and amputation. In fact, adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about two to four times higher than adults without diabetes and are at a two to four times greater risk for stroke.

Symptoms

The symptoms of diabetes are often very subtle. However, early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the effects of diabetes later on.

Symptoms frequently include:

Type 1 Diabetes

• Frequent urination
• Unusual thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Unusual weight loss
• Extreme fatigue and irritability

Type 2 Diabetes

• Any of the Type I symptoms
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum or bladder infections

(Source: www.diabetes.org)

**Presidential Proclamation--National Diabetes Month