Diabetes Alert Day
Tuesday, March 25th 

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT:

 In recognition of Diabetes Alert Day, the Legislators Step To Health program will hold the following event: 

WHAT: Conducting diabetes risk assessments (screenings) and will be providing counseling and diabetes prevention education 

WHERE: Colorado State Capitol Room 107 

WHEN: Tuesday, March 25th from 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.

Diabetes Alert Day is a one day call-to-action to encourage people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes.  The American Diabetes Association encourages people to take the Diabetes Risk Test (www.diabetes.org/alert) and, if individuals score high, talk with their healthcare provider. 

Did you know?

Sixty million Americans are unaware they have diabetes or are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. 

Who’s at risk?

Your risk for type 2 diabetes increases as your get older, gain too much weight, or if you do not stay active.  Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:

• Having high blood pressure (at or above 130/80)
• Having a family history of diabetes
• Having diabetes during pregnancy or having a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth

For more information, please contact:
Maria Lee Johnson MPH, CHES
American Diabetes Association; Colorado
Phone (720) 855-1102 Ext. 7016