Health Special November 2020
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. We Stand Greater Than Diabetes.
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earing that your child or loved one has diabetes can be a shock. But after that shock wears off, know that there are plenty of things you can do to help manage this illness. With planning and preparation, you can get back to normal life and resume your daily activities. You can make physical activity part of every day. You can create a balanced diet for your child—one that everyone can live with and thrive on. Throughout it all, know that diabetes can’t keep your child from doing whatever they want and achieve their highest goals. There are Olympic athletes with diabetes, as well as professional football players, politicians, actors, rock stars and CEOs. So, take a deep breath. You can do so much to make sure the people you love are thriving as they manage their diabetes. Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while or are helping a loved one, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the right place to start. This is the start of gaining a deeper understanding of how you can live a healthier life—with all the tools, health tips and food ideas you need. Wherever you’re at with this disease, know that you have options and that you don’t have to be held back. You can still live your best life. All you have to do is take action and stick with it. United by a common purpose Right now, things are difficult for people living with diabetes—and for those who love them. Between the constant bad
news and the bleak forecast, it's easy to feel powerless, afraid and small. Enough is enough. It's time to embrace a message of hope and empowerment. Because hope is greater than fear. Actions are greater than words. And unity is greater than division. November is American Diabetes Month—a time to take action together, as a community. Because together, we can conquer this disease. Together, we stand greater than diabetes. Speaking > Silence If not now, then when? If not you, then who? There's no better time than American Diabetes Month to reach out to your representatives and make your voice heard. Join the community in advocating for expanded testing, zero-dollar co-pay caps and continuous health care coverage. Thriving > Surviving Making healthy choices and taking steps to manage your diabetes can ensure you don't just live but thrive with diabetes. But it's important to take steps now-your health can't wait. It's time to thrive by finding a balance of nutrition, physical activity and mental health management.
Visit www.diabetes.org Equity > Prejudice No matter one's race, income, zip code, age, education or gender, good health and health care are human rights. This American Diabetes Month, know your rights and share our Bill of Rights with your loved ones. Advancement > Acceptance More than 34 million Americans are living with diabetes. Among those who have dies from COVID-19, 40% were living with diabetes. It’s time to make sure tomorrow is greater than today.
We Stand Greater Than Diabetes It’s our chance to show the world what life with diabetes is really like. Every year, our community comes together to ring the alarm on the diabetes epidemic. For the millions of us who are at risk for it, it’s a time to get educated, find resources and make sure all those around us are aware of their risk, too. And for the millions of us living with diabetes, it’s a chance to tell our stories and awaken the world. Until we find a cure, we will find each other and lift each other up. Will you join us? Visit www.diabetes.org l
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