American Diabetes Alert Day, observed on the fourth Tuesday of March, is a critical day for raising awareness about the growing diabetes epidemic in the United States. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans, or over 37 million people, are living with diabetes, and an additional 96 million adults have prediabetes, many of whom are unaware of their condition. This day serves as a reminder to learn about the risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures for diabetes, as early detection and lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay the onset of the disease.By highlighting the importance of a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups, American Diabetes Alert Day serves as a reminder for everyone to take proactive steps toward managing their health.
Take the Type 2 Risk Test
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 98 million American adults have prediabetes, a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. What’s more, nearly 90 percent of those people are unaware they have the condition. With so many people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, it’s critical for Americans to learn their risk, to be screened regularly and to take the steps necessary to delay or even prevent a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis. It only takes a minute or two to complete the online test and find out your results. Do it right now!
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors. Although you can’t change risk factors related to family history, age, race, or ethnicity, you may be able to avoid some risk factors by maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active.
Take Charge of Tomorrow: Preventing Diabetes Health Problems
Learn how to manage your diabetes ABCs, (A1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol), today so you can stay healthy tomorrow.
Diabetes Prevention: 5 Tips for Taking Control
Changing your lifestyle could be a big step toward diabetes prevention — and it’s never too late to start. Consider these tips from the Mayo Clinic.
New Research Reveals a Critical Link Between Clinical Glucose Monitor Distribution Channel and Patient Outcomes
CCS, a provider of clinical solutions and home-delivered medical supplies for those living with chronic conditions, announced the publication of new research in Clinical Diabetes, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Diabetes Association. The study, “Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sourcing on Real-World Adherence and Healthcare Costs: A Comparative Analysis by Insurance Type,” reveals significant advantages for patients receiving continuous glucose monitors (CGM) through durable medical equipment (DME) providers compared to pharmacy channels. This groundbreaking research demonstrates that efforts to expand access to CGMs by adding the pharmacy as a new channel for distribution — alongside the established DME provider channel — may be having the opposite intended impact, resulting in lower adherence and higher total costs of care.
