Fast Facts
- The American Diabetes Association was founded in 1940
- Encourages people to take the Diabetes Risk Test
- 20.8 million cases of diabetes in the United States
- More than 6 million diabetics are unaware of their type
- 20% of Americans are in jeopardy of getting type 2 diabetes
- Obesity is a increases odds of developing type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Risk Test
The Diabetes Risk Test is one of the major promotions of Alert Day. The American Diabetes Association works to educate as a part of its mission to improve the lives of people affected or at risk of developing diabetes.Diabetes.org: 20th Annual American Diabetes Alert Day
