Posts Tagged ‘Diabetes Risk Test’

Today is American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day

Today is the 23rd annual American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day – which marks not only the Association’s one-day “wake up” call, but also the official start of the “Join the Million Challenge.”

The “Join the Million Challenge” is a four-week challenge – which ends on April 22 -  the challenge aims to rally one million people to help Stop Diabetes® by taking the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and inspiring their friends, family members and colleagues to do the same.  It builds on the success of 2010, the year in which we surpassed our goal of inspiring one million Americans to be part of the American Diabetes Association’s Stop Diabetes movement.

The Diabetes Risk Test asks users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risks for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Risk Test shows users whether they are at low, moderate or high risk for type 2 diabetes. If an individual is at high risk, he or she is encouraged to talk with their health care provider.

Take the test today!

Take Charge of Your Health – Know Your Risk

Picture-34Do you know if you’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing just 5-7% of body weight through regular physical activity and healthy eating. However, 57 million Americans currently have pre-diabetes. That’s one in every five people! Pre-diabetes places you at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and, if current trends continue, one out of three children born today will face a future with diabetes.

On March 23, the American Diabetes Association will be encouraging people to join the Stop Diabetes movement by taking the Diabetes Risk Test. You’ll find the risk test, healthy lifestyle tips and more at stopdiabetes.com.

VSP Vision Care is a National Strategic Partner of the American Diabetes Association and is committed to joining the fight to STOP DIABETES.

 

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