This month, the 5AM Bible Study Ministry, is proud to do their part in spreading the word about the Diabetes.
Did you know that diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States? Did you know that one in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people? Did you know that another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The good news? People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower their risk by more than half if they make healthy changes. These changes include: eating healthy, getting more physical activity, and losing weight.
How can American Diabetes Month make a difference?
We can use this month to raise awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage people to make healthy changes.
Here are just a few ideas:
- Encourage people to make small changes, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Talk to people in your community about getting regular checkups. They can get their blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and ask the doctor about their diabetes risk.
- Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by speaking about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.
For more information please contact your doctor, spread the word and visit Healthfinder.gov. Grab a few tweets while there to help spread the word…
Remember let’s be the difference — just start the conversation…
Get Involved
Take action to increase awareness about diabetes and healthy lifestyles.
- Partner with your local gym or YMCA to host a Diabetes Prevention Party focused on healthy eating and physical activity. Give away gym passes, fitness class certificates, or workout gear. Ask gym staff to do demonstrations or teach a free class.
- Find out which local churches have a health ministry. Offer to give a presentation on how to prevent type 2 diabetes at their next event.
- Host a cooking demonstration featuring diabetes-friendly recipes. Get local nutritionists involved.
- Include healthy Thanksgiving recipes in your next newsletter or company email along with quick tips on how to prevent type 2 diabetes.
- Post tips on type 2 diabetes prevention on your employee bulletin board.
- Encourage your members or employees to get active. Organize lunchtime walks or invite local gyms to showcase their fitness classes and programs.
Adapted from the American Diabetes Association.
For more information and materials, contact the American Diabetes Association
at [email protected].
Find More Information
- American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Month Sponsor - Preventing Diabetes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - It’s Your Life. Treat Your Diabetes Well.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Diabetes in Older People
National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging - Diabetes and Women
Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health - Living With Diabetes
National Institutes of Health, National Diabetes Education Program - What African Americans with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Need to Know [PDF – 2 MB]
National Institutes of Health, National Kidney Disease Education Program
19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (KJV)