DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

CDF NEWS

NOVEMBER WAS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH!

Diabetes Awareness Month is observed every November throughout the United States to bring attention to the disease and those affected by it. World Diabetes Day (November 14th) was created by the International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization in 1991 in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. It is the largest diabetes awareness campaign, reaching over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries.

This year, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation created the #T1DSuperhero movement to highlight the superheroes living with type one diabetes, the hardships of being an everyday hero, and the monster myths they combat daily. Select participants were featured on social media to help combat common misinformation about the disease, drive awareness around recognizing the symptoms of type one diabetes, and educate the public on the differences between T1D and other forms of the disease.

In addition, iconic Denver facilities illuminated their buildings with blue lights! If you drove around town in November, you saw The Confluence, Elitch Gardens Ferris Wheel, Union Station, Empower Field at Mile High, DaVita Headquarters, Ball Arena, Meow Wolf, and the City & County of Denver light up blue in support of diabetes. Blue is the universal color of diabetes and symbolizes support of Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14.

Support your T1D superhero by purchasing a “Type 1 Superhero” or “Type 1 Sidekick” t-shirt, long sleeve, or hoodie. These limited time shirts are designed to serve as a conversation starter to help educate the public, dispel misconceptions, and celebrate the everyday superheroes living with T1D. Get yours while you can at childrensdiabetesfoundation.itemorder.com/shop/home.

T1DMONSTERMYTHS

LET US SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT

Type1diabeticsCANeat sugar

Type1diabetesisNOT causedbyeatingtoo muchsugar

Cinnamonorokrawater CANNOTcuretype1 diabetes ThereisNOcureforthis disease Type1DiabetesisNOT contagious

Type1diabetescanbe diagnosedatANYage

Thosewithtype1 diabetesCANhave childrenoftheirown

Thosewithtype1 diabetesCANplay sportsandbeactive