There are currently over 30.3 million adults with diabetes, 23.1 million are diagnosed, and 7.2 million are undiagnosed. Every year over 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed.1 American Diabetes Month’s goal is to bring awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage people to make healthy changes.
How can you help?
Encourage friends and family members to take the type 2 diabetes risk assessment
Promote healthy diet and lifestyle habits
Share information about diabetes on social media to increase awareness
Are You at Risk?
Take the American Diabetes Association’s free Type 2 Diabetes risk test: http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/diabetes-risk-test/
How to Lower Your Risk
Now that you’ve taken the test, here are a few ways you can lower your risk of diabetes:
Unfortunately, there are some risk factors you can’t change, like age, race, gender & family history. But being aware of your risk factors can help you take smart steps to improve your health in other ways.
Tria Health & Diabetes Management
If you currently are diagnosed or have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, Tria Health can assist you in managing your medications and finding a treatment plan that works for you. For employers that offer Tria Health’s Diabetes Management Program, Tria provides free diabetes testing supplies including a blood glucose meter, testing strips, and a mobile app designed to help you manage your diabetes better.
Have Any Questions?
Call the Tria Help Desk: 1.888.799.8742
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