American Diabetes Month®
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. For years, the American Diabetes Association has used this month as an opportunity to raise awareness of the disease and its serious complications.
Overall Theme – I Raise My Hand to Stop Diabetes®
The American Diabetes Association will pay tribute those who have raised their hand and work to Stop Diabetes® every day. People, places and programs that are working hard to change the future of diabetes will be highlighted. At the same time, Americans will be rallied to join these champions in the Stop Diabetes movement by pledging to take actions against diabetes.
Each week, a different focus in the Stop Diabetes movement will be featured.
- Week 1: Fighting for the Future – Giving a voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes and fighting for diabetes funding.
- Week 2: Impacting Communities – Building relationships around the country to empower people to take control of their health.
- Week 3: Celebrating Health – Recognizing courageous people who have overcome the obstacles of living with diabetes and the places that have helped them.
- Weeks 4 & 5: Commitment to a Cure – Spotlighting the important research taking place that will lead us toward an eventual cure.
Key Messages
- The American Diabetes Association is behind the largest national movement to Stop Diabetes and it’s deadly consequences.
- During American Diabetes Month 2011, the Association encourages Americans to take action and Raise Their Hand to Stop Diabetes.
- Learn all the ways you can take action during American Diabetes Month by visiting facebook.com/AmericanDiabetesAssociation, stopdiabetes.com, calling 1-800-DIABETES, or texting JOIN to 69866 (standard data and message rates apply).
- Read our blog (www.diabetesstopshere.org) and follow us on Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn) to receive updates all month long.
