American Diabetes Alert Day is today, March 26. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Common risk factors include: family history of diabetes, overweight, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, increased age, high blood pressure and history of gestational diabetes. Pictured are some staff members from Hamilton Diabetes and Endocrinology Center.

 

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