Proven Ways to Raise Diabetes Awareness All Year Long

November is National diabetes month, which makes a perfect time for businesses to be part of this social cause; and raise Diabetes Awareness among their clients and customers. Hosting events, fundraisers, and campaigns intended to raise awareness on diabetes is a popular way to get involved in the campaign.

Making people aware of the prevalence of the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options will definitely go a long way in the management of diabetes.

Why diabetes awareness is crucial

With a steady increase in the number of diabetes cases in both the U.S. and throughout the world, creating  diabetes awareness has become more important than ever before. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 130 million adults are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes in the United States; and  10.5% of the total population  have diabetes.

Raising diabetes awareness can also educate people on possible symptoms and ways to reduce their individual risk by dispelling myths about diabetes.

Here are some proven ways to raise awareness on diabetes not just during November but all year long.

Use social media to educate people

Social media is indeed a powerful medium to spread the word about diabetes awareness, and  engage people with this cause.  Moreover, businesses can encourage their prospects who might have successfully managed diabetes to share their story through social media posts, photos, and videos.

Join a fundraiser or run a fund raising event for diabetes advocacy

Join hands with non profits and community organizations to spread awareness about diabetes management.  Businesses can even organize walkathons, races, and other events to raise fund for the research and advocacy of diabetes. It is definitely a smart way to get more people involved  in the event and work together to develop new initiatives.

Organize  health camps  and diabetes seminars

Besides, Diabetes research is a continually evolving field, that sheds light on the new treatments. Organizing seminars is a great way to get the community involved in the awareness campaign while boosting your goodwill. Show that you care by setting up free health camps for diabetes tests. Hand out custom wellness giveaways like nutrition books, wellness items like yoga mats and pedometers customized with your brand to inspire the participants to adopt a healthy life style.

 Encourage your employees to participate in online groups and  study centers that offer tips to help them  manage diabetes and know more about the latest possibilities in diabetes care.

Inspire your employees to adopt a healthy life style

Encourage your employees to eat healthier homely lunches, go for walks, or indulge in weight loss challenge. In addition, set up a board where the employees can mark their progress. It will surely encourage a healthy competition among the team members.  Offering custom giveaways like lunch boxes and reusable water bottles will also help them start their day on a healthy note. You can even organize  competitions like walking or running challenge or healthy meal preparation  among others for the employees; to give an impetus to their newly adopted healthy life style.

Wear blue

An open blue circle is the universal symbol for diabetes. It denotes the unity of the global diabetes community. To raise diabetes awareness, the International Diabetes Federation has also created a blue circle selfie mobile app; that people can use as the background for their selfie snapshot and share on social media.

Further, encourage the employees to wear blue on a set day every  week, all through the month of November. Post the snapshots in social media, to spread the message and promote the cause. It will also highlight your social commitment.

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