Every 19 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes, and it is estimated that by 2050, as many as one in three American adults will develop type 2 diabetes if current trends continue.
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. For years, the American Diabetes Association (Association) has used this month as an opportunity to raise awareness of the disease and its serious complications.
This year, the Association’s theme for the month is Eat Well, America! Throughout the month, the Association will empower Americans to make healthy eating a fun and simple part of daily life by providing tips from cookbook authors and chefs for planning and preparing delicious and nutritious meals.
A healthy lunch is a great way to bring wellness into the center of your day, especially if you are looking to manage weight, combat low energy, and better prevent, delay, or manage diabetes. The Association will celebrate the inaugural National Healthy Lunch Day, November 17, by providing tips geared toward helping Americans prepare or buy healthier lunch options. Eating well is an important step toward committing to healthy habits, and lunch is an enjoyable way to involve friends, family, and coworkers in the journey.
“Our goal is for every American to learn how to prepare and choose healthy foods and never feel like they are sacrificing flavor or the enjoyment they get out of a good meal,” said Kevin L. Hagan, CEO, American Diabetes Association. “As the Association marks its 75th anniversary, we are even more committed to empowering Americans to achieve health and wellness every single day. So let’s start making lasting healthy habits with a healthy lunch or a revamped holiday meal.”
Join the Eat Well, America! campaign by following #EatWellAmerica on social media throughout November, and learn how you can put delicious and nutritious food on the table.
For more information, visit diabetesforecast.org/adm or call 1-800-DIABETES.