November 22, 2019 at 4:21 pm

Contributed by Morgan Goldsmith

November is recognized as Diabetes Awareness Month. During this month, many try to raise awareness about the effects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and show solidarity with those living with diabetes. November 14 was World Diabetes Day, but there are still many ways to participate in Diabetes Awareness Month for the remainder of November. 

Post about diabetes awareness on social media using the hashtags #NDAM and #DiabetesAwarenessMonth.

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"I never let my diabetes define me or my tenacity to reach my fitness goals in the gym. Every time that I train, I do so as if I do not have Type 1 Diabetes. I let it fuel my passion for working out and see it as an opportunity to get better both mentally and physically every day. This disease has inspired me to be the healthiest version of myself that I can be every day. It pushes me beyond my limits and it is a challenge that I gladly take on every time I hit the gym." – Janae (@Type1_nae) 🌟 ⁠ #livebeyond #beyondtype1 #typeone #type1warrior #type1diabetes #diabadass #diabetesawareness

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Download In Your Own Words, a collection of letters written by people living with Type 2 diabetes. 

Donate to organizations searching for a cure to diabetes and programs helping those living with diabetes. This includes the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Advocacy Alliance, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, and many more.

View and share Virta Health’s compelling video about the impact of shaming those with Type 2 diabetes.

Read healthfinder.gov’s American Diabetes Month toolkit, consisting of resources for schools, healthcare professionals, and everyday Americans to learn how to prevent diabetes. 

Diabetes impacts people of all ages and social backgrounds. Show solidarity with those living with diabetes, raise awareness about the effects of diabetes, and educate yourself on ways to prevent diabetes. Every little action can help make a positive impact.