Americans Urged to Take Diabetes Risk Test on American Diabetes Association Alert Day®
WHAT: The 26th Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a one-day wake-up call asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, is Tuesday, March 25. For every Diabetes Risk Test taken, Boar’s Head Brand® - a leading provider of premium delicatessen products - will donate $5 to the American Diabetes Association starting March 25 through April 25, 2014, up to $50,000.
WHERE: The Diabetes Risk Test is available in English and Spanish by visiting diabetes.org/risktest on Facebook, or by calling 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Walgreens is supporting the effort by giving its pharmacists copies of the Diabetes Risk Test, which are available upon request. Although Alert Day is a one-day event, the Diabetes Risk Test is available year-round.
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WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 is American Diabetes Association Alert Day.
WHO: The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes® and its deadly consequences, fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.
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Overweight, sedentary Americans over the age of 45 who have a family history of diabetes are at risk for type 2 diabetes. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are at an increased risk. Studies show type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing just 7-percent of body weight (15 pounds for a 200 pound frame) through regular physical activity (30 minutes a day, five days a week) and healthy eating habits.
WHY: More than 26 million children and adults in the United States suffer from diabetes. A quarter of those with diabetes – seven million – do not even know they have it. An additional 79 million, or one in three American adults, have prediabetes, which puts them at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Recent estimates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless steps are taken to Stop Diabetes.
HOW: Please share information about the Diabetes Risk Test in honor of Alert Day or attend the Gatsby Gala fundraiser March 29 at the MGM Grand.
Following Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in southeastern Michigan will host its 22nd annual Commitment for a Cure event – the Gatsby Gala, presented by Binson’s Home Heath Care Centers and AssuraScript. The Gatsby Gala takes place at 6:30 p.m.Saturday, March 29 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Detroit.
Executive Vice President of Pediatric Health Services for the Detroit Medical Center, Dr. Herman Gray, will be honored with the Diabetes Champion Award for his dedication to the American Diabetes Association.
The Commitment for a Cure Gala is the third largest fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association in Michigan. With the support of its local committee, the gala has raised more than $3.6 million for local and national diabetes research and programs since its inception.
Bob Binson, vice president of Binson’s Home Health Care Centers, is event chair, Matthew Flynn is youth ambassador, and WDIV Local 4’s Brandon Roux is emcee.
The VIP reception ($350) will begin at 6:00 p.m. VIP Plus packages ($900) include two VIP tickets, a luxury room at the MGM Grand the night of the event, breakfast at the MGM Palette Dining Studio the following morning, recognition in the event program book and overnight valet. The main event ($250) starts at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner and program follow at 8:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.diabetes.org/detroitgala. Contact Debbie O’Leary at 248.433.3830 x-6636 for more information.
