30 Tweetable Facts for Diabetes Awareness Month

November has arrived, which means it’s time to spread the word about Diabetes Awareness Month!

If you want to participate in a meaningful way, but aren’t quite sure what to do that will help promote awareness of this all-too-common disease, make these thirty informative tweets part of your daily routine. Simply copy and paste these diabetes facts to share on Twitter each day of the month.

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30 Tweetable Facts for Diabetes Awareness Month

1. Remember that if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, the disease will impact almost every decision you make. Prevention is the best solution! #everydayreality https://bit.ly/2g0VPW8
2. Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy. Even if it goes away, you and your children are at high risk to develop diabetes later in life. Keep up healthy habits for prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. #gestationaldiabetes https://bit.ly/2wp131C
3. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of disability and death in the United States. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2ydWpGn
4. People at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower risk by making healthy changes to their diet and exercise routine. #preventdiabetes https://bit.ly/2ydWpGn
5. Diabetes is caused by the body’s lack of ability to produce the required amount of insulin to control glucose levels in the blood. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2EenVct
6. There are several toolkits available on gov that provide resource to help raise awareness on the importance of preventing diabetes. #healthfinertoolkits https://bit.ly/2ydWpGn
7. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and 1 in 4 people don’t even know they have it. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2lsondS
8. Of all people that have diabetes, 90-95% have been diagnosed as type 2, while type 1 accounts for about 5%. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2lsondS
9. The amount of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled in the past 20 years. #diabetesawareness
10. If you are overweight, age 45 and over and have an immediate family member who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you are at high risk for the disease. #diabetesrisk https://bit.ly/2lsondS
11. American Indians, Latino Americans, African Americans, Pacific Islanders and some Asian Americans are at higher risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. #diabetesrisk https://bit.ly/2lsondS
12. Smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop diabetes as compared to nonsmokers. #diabetesrisk https://bit.ly/2lsondS
13. Diabetes can lead to kidney failure, lower limb amputations, and adult on-set blindness. #diabetesrisk https://bit.ly/2lsondS
14. November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Take this day to spread awareness on a condition that effects millions of people all over the world. #worlddiabetesday https://bit.ly/2EenVct
15. People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease as compared to those that do not have diabetes. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2xjUFdq
16. Bariatric surgery can reduce the symptoms in diabetes for those dealing with weight issues. #diabetestreatment https://bit.ly/2xjUFdq
17. People with diabetes are likely to lose a considerable amount of money in lost wages and medical expenses. #diabetescost https://bit.ly/2lsondS
18. If you have polycystic ovary syndrome, you are at high risk for developing diabetes. #diabetesrisk https://bit.ly/2lsondS
19. Type II diabetes often does not have any symptoms. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2xjUFdq
20. Diabetes can affect the blood vessels in the back of the eye leading to visual impairment or blindness. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2yzmAYJ
21. Diabetes affects the heart and vascular system increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2yzmAYJ
22. Diabetes can lead to nerve damage, which can result in pain or loss in the feet and ulceration of the legs. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2yzmAYJ
23. Diabetes can affect the kidneys and result in kidney damage or failure. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2yzmAYJ
24. Diabetes can cause blood clots in the leg and can lead to amputation. #diabetesawareness https://bit.ly/2yzmAYJ
25. Just a few small changes to your diet can decrease the risk of diabetes significantly. #diabetesprevention https://bit.ly/2xjUFdq
26. Increasing physical activity can greatly reduce the risk of contracting diabetes. #diabetesprevention
27. Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an immune reaction and is more likely to develop in children, teens and young adults. #type1diabetes https://bit.ly/2lsondS
28. In the United States, whites are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than African Americans and Hispanic/Latino Americans. #type1diabetes https://bit.ly/2lsondS
29. Diabetes can seem overwhelming, but it can be managed. Consult your health care provider to find out what you can do. #everydayreality https://bit.ly/2g0VPW8
30. If you’ve had gestational diabetes, be sure to see a doctor to get tested for type 2 diabetes within 12 weeks after your baby is born. #gestationaldiabetes https://bit.ly/2wp131C

And that’s a wrap! Keep your social media audience engaged this month with these informative tidbits. Happy tweeting!

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