Campaign Kit: American Diabetes Month
Help your employees protect their vision and overall health this American Diabetes Month. Use this ready-to-share content to educate your workforce about the connection between diabetes and eye health—and encourage preventive care through annual eye exams.
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👁️ November is American Diabetes Month.
Diabetes affects millions of people and is a leading cause of vision loss in adults. Take a moment to prioritize your eye health. Annual eye exams can help detect problems early and protect your sight.
#AmericanDiabetesMonth #VisionHealth #EmployeeWellness
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November is American Diabetes Month. This annual observance focuses on raising awareness about diabetes, advocating for advancements in treating diabetes, and highlighting how you can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
The Reach of Diabetes
Diabetes impacts millions of Americans—chances are, you or someone you know is living with diabetes. Not to mention, many people are living with diabetes and don’t even know they have it.
- 38.4 million Americans have diabetes.
- Of these, 8.7 million are undiagnosed.
- 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year.
- 97.6 million Americans over the age of 18 have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
How Diabetes Impacts the Eyes
Anyone with diabetes is at risk for diabetes-related eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular edema, as well as glaucoma and cataracts. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults aged 18 to 64 years.
The good news is the National Eye Institute estimates that 95% of vision loss associated with diabetes can be prevented with an annual eye exam and appropriate follow-up care.
An annual eye exam is a must for everyone’s health and well-being—especially for those living with diabetes or prediabetes—as they offer a simple but effective way to prevent or delay disease and vision loss caused by diabetes.
Take Action for Your Eye Health!
This American Diabetes Month, take a moment to:
- Determine your risk. Take the 60-Second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test from the American Diabetes Association® and find out if you (or a loved one) are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Learn more. Find information about the different types of diabetes, how diabetes can impact your eyes, and more.
- Test your knowledge. Take the Diabetes and Eye Health Quiz to test your knowledge of the effect diabetes has on your eye health.
- Take care of your eyes. Are you a VSP member? See how your VSP coverage can help you keep your eyes healthy and save on diabetic supplies.
Information received through VSP® Vision Care channels is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, medical recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your eye doctor, physician, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
