 November is American Diabetes Month
In 2007, 24 million Americans had diabetes, and with obesity on the
rise millions more are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
However, weight loss and increased physical activity can prevent or
delay the onset of type 2 diabetes among adults at risk. CDC has
estimated prevalence of diagnosed diabetes
and obesity
for all U.S. counties
to assist states, health care providers, and organizations with
diabetes management
and prevention efforts. Learn more about what you can do to
prevent type 2 diabetes.
H1N1 Flu Information
Eagle Books Travel to Communities Throughout the U.S.
Artwork and health messages from the Eagle Books are being promoted
through two outreach efforts, including an Eagle Books Community
Outreach Campaign and a traveling exhibition of the original artwork
from the Eagle Books.
Insulin Pens and Insulin Cartridges Must Not Be Shared
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an alert to health
care professionals about sharing insulin pens.
Healthbeat Radio profiles the National Diabetes Education Program’s
bilingual nutritional campaign for Hispanics/Latinos called Más que
Comida, es vida. (It’s more than food. It’s Life.). Hispanics/Latinos with diabetes can now make healthy food
choices when preparing family meals, without giving up the traditional
foods they love.
Listen to an interview with CDC's Diabetes Educator.
New and improved Data and Trends website is now available
The Data and Trends website provides resources documenting the public health burden of diabetes and its complications in the United States. The website has now been updated to make it more intuitive, user-friendly, and easier to navigate.
The Reference Guide of
Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults: A Resource for Planning
Interventions
The guide offers information on physical activity programs for older
adults having healthy to frail functional status. All programs
contain physical activity components that offer important
benefits for all older adults with diabetes.
The Eagle Books and
Eagle's Nest
In the series of four Eagle Books, wise animal
characters share important messages with young children about how to lead
healthier lives through physical activity, healthy eating, and learning
about ways to prevent or control diabetes. The
Eagle's Nest is a new section of
this Web site where kids can learn more about living healthy and
diabetes.
The Eagle Books Series: A Guide for
Educators and Communities
is a companion piece for the four Eagle Books, Through the Eyes of
the Eagle, Knees Lifted High, Plate Full of Color, and
Tricky Treats. Classroom activities can reinforce the messages in
the Eagle Books. (Learn more about the
Teacher’s Guide)
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Page last reviewed: November 18, 2009
Page last modified: November 18, 2009
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