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American Diabetes Association Alert Day

News Graphic - 3/15/2017

GRAFTON - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, or 9.3 percent of the population. While an estimated 21 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, one-fourth are unaware they have diabetes. The estimated total of direct and indirect costs for this disease is $245 billion.

Diabetes Alert Day, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, is held every fourth Tuesday in March. It is a one-day "wake-up call" asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. This disease is increasing by large numbers yearly; the Wisconsin Lions Foundation and local Lions and Lioness clubs are promoting Diabetes Alert Day throughout Wisconsin.

Participating Lions and Lioness Clubs will sponsor informational booths in high-pedestrian traffic areas. Stop in and pick up information about the effects of diabetes and how to control it. Remember, one-fourth of the people who have diabetes don't know it. The earlier diabetes is detected, the easier it is to control.

Grafton's Diabetes Alert Day event, sponsored by the Grafton Lions Club, will be held Friday, March 31 at the Pick & Save in Grafton from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the Grafton Lions will hand out brochures with valuable information.

If you are unable to attend, please take the Diabetes Risk Test at www.stopdiabetes.com/get-the-facts/risk-test.html.