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The Y supports the 23rd Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day

"Join the Million Challenge" and come to the Y anytime March 22nd - April 22nd for a FREE Diabetes Risk Test & Health Assessment

American Diabetes Association Alert Day, March 22nd, 2011, is a one-day, "wake-up" call asking Americans to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

By the end of 2010, the ADA inspired one million Americans to be a part of the American Diabetes Association's movement to Stop Diabetes®. To continue this momentum, the Y is joining forces with the ADA and GlucoFitClub asking the public to "Join the Million Challenge" by rallying one million people to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

35% of US adults have pre-diabetes and 50% of our seniors are affected. Many are unaware.

Diabetes can cause blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputations, heart disease and death.
Are your family members in danger? Please take the ADA's free Diabetes Risk test and take control.

"Join the Million Challenge" and help stop diabetes – find out if you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and inspire your friends, family members and colleagues to do the same! Come to a Y between March 22 - April 22, 2011 between 7am and 7pm and receive a Free Health Assessment and Risk Test.

Americans with undiagnosed diabetes
The following segments of the population are at greater risk for having undiagnosed diabetes:
Older Americans: As people grow older, they are at an increased risk for developing diabetes. One out of every four Americans 65 and older has diabetes.
High risk ethnic populations: African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Why is Diabetes Alert Day important?
Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States. An additional 79 million, or one in three American adults have pre diabetes, which puts them at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is called a "silent killer" because a quarter of those with the disease – 7 million – do not know they have it. For many, diagnosis may come seven to ten years after the onset of the disease. Therefore, early diagnosis is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of its complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death.

Who should participate in Diabetes Alert Day?
Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes. People who are overweight, under active (living a sedentary lifestyle) and over the age of 45 should consider themselves at risk for the disease. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and people who have a family history of the disease also are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing just 7% of body weight (such as 15 pounds if you weigh 200) through regular physical activity (30 minutes a day, five days a week) and healthy eating. By understanding your risk, you can take the necessary steps to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and 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. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

About GlucoFitClub
GlucoFitClub was created by the Gluco Fitness Center, LLC of Nevada, a group dedicated to improving the health and happiness of people with diabetes. The mission of the Gluco Fitness Center is to bring together the best resources, companies, products, services and information available for the benefit of people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. The GlucoFitClub was formed to provide free health club access in difficult economoc times to encourage its members to become better fit, live longer, happier and healthier lives.