American Diabetes Association Alert Day

American Diabetes Association Alert Day is an American holiday encouraging people to learn more about diabetes. Patients have significantly reduced production of natural insulin, which is responsible for neutralizing glucose. Its high level has a devastating effect on the body. It is every year on the 4th Tuesday of March.

History

American Diabetes Association Alert Day has been observed every year since 1988. On this day, various informational events are held, and charitable organizations are active. Diabetes is currently an incurable disease, but we are confident that with joint efforts, a cure will be developed that will allow people to get rid of the disease once and for all and return to a normal life without constantly taking insulin and monitoring blood sugar levels.

The first written information about diabetes dates back to the 1500s B.C. The famous ancient Egyptian physician Hesi-Ra identified frequent urination as a symptom, as well as the sweetness of the urine (it actively attracted ants). The disease received its official name in 1675 because of the detection of sugar in the urine of patients.

There are two types of the disease. The reasons for the appearance of type 1 are unknown. A certain pathological process is triggered, leading to a blockage of insulin cell production by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes develops with an unhealthy lifestyle and obesity.

Interesting facts

• Today, there are about 35 million Americans with diabetes, a seventh of whom may not even know they have the disease. Over 80 million have a pre-diabetes state, where sugar levels are elevated but have not yet reached the point where diabetes can be diagnosed.
• The first recommendations for establishing a diet for diabetics were made by E. Jocelyn in his 1916 book “The Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.”
• A Canadian doctor, F. Bunting, was the first to think of injecting insulin into diabetic patients in 1920.

How to celebrate

Learn more about diabetes on this day. Help people in need of treatment who don’t have enough money to buy insulin. Go to the clinic and get a blood test to determine your sugar levels.

Spread the word on social media. Let more people know about this day!

When is American Diabetes Association Alert Day in 2025?

American Diabetes Association Alert Day is annually on the fourth Tuesday of March.

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