Today, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day.

Though Diabetes is nothing to celebrate, it is something to understand. Not only in the US, but in numerous places throughout the globe diabetes has now become an epidemic and the effects of the disease is one of the most critical drains on healthcare around the world.

Take some time to better understand diabetes. If you know someone with the disease, take the opportunity to ask them about it. To be honest, most with diabetes are willing to help clarify what the disease means for them.

Here are some resources for you to start your education:

The International Diabetes Foundation’s List of Diabetes Day Activities

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Research Page

The American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Basics Page

As we all become better educated, it will be clear to everyone how important it is to find a cure. Help any way you can.

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