NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations.
Diabetes Alert Day
American Diabetes Association Alert Day®, observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, is a one-day wake-up call to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes, particularly when diabetes is left undiagnosed or untreated. Diabetes Alert Day 2013 will be observed on Tuesday, March 26.
If you have a family history of diabetes, you could be at risk. In support of Diabetes Alert Day, NDEP is encouraging you to take the diabetes risk test and learn about your family’s history of diabetes.
Use these tools to learn more about your risk for type 2 diabetes and steps you can take to prevent or delay the disease.
Resources for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
If you're at risk, take steps to prevent or delay the onset of the disease:
Take Just One Step Toward
Better Health
Make a Plan to achieve your
goals
Small Steps, Big Rewards. Your
GAME PLAN to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
It's Not Too Late to Prevent
Diabetes
Video: Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Video: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Alert Day Toolkit for Partners
In this online toolkit, NDEP provides you with ideas and resources to support your Diabetes Alert Day outreach efforts, including:
- Social media messages
- E-newsletter
- Template news release
- Talking points & tips for working with the media
- Web buttons
- E-mail signatures
- Spread the Word
If you have a family history of diabetes, you could be at risk. Here's how you can spread the word:
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In observance of Diabetes Alert Day 2013 (March 26), the NDEP wants you to take
action to learn about your family health history and your risk for type 2 diabetes.
RSVP to NDEP’s Facebook event
and share the event with your friends.
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On March 26, share this message: Today is #DiabetesAlertDay. Take action to learn
about your family health history and your risk for type 2 #diabetes: 1.usa.gov/WAO81Q
