National Diabetes Awareness Month
Fight diabetes and promote healthy living during National Diabetes Awareness Month! November focuses attention on diabetes prevention, management, and research. Learn about this growing epidemic affecting over 37 million Americans and take steps toward better health.
About National Diabetes Awareness Month
Fight diabetes and promote healthy living during National Diabetes Awareness Month! November focuses attention on diabetes prevention, management, and research. Learn about this growing epidemic affecting over 37 million Americans and take steps toward better health.
History & origins
National Diabetes Awareness Month is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for November 1. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Fight diabetes and promote healthy living during National Diabetes Awareness Month! November focuses attention on diabetes prevention, management, and research. Because many such observances are cultural or promotional rather than statutory, treat dates as a planning guide and confirm local events separately.
Why it matters
Observing National Diabetes Awareness Month gives people a shared anchor to explore awareness & health themes—diabetes, health, November, awareness, prevention—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Fight diabetes and promote healthy living during National Diabetes Awareness Month! November focuses attention on diabetes prevention, management, and research. Learn about this growing epidemic affecting over 37 million Americans and take steps toward better health.
How to celebrate
Get screened for diabetes and prediabetes. Learn about diabetes management and prevention. Support diabetes research organizations. Participate in diabetes awareness walks. Share educational information. Wear blue on World Diabetes Day (Nov 14).
Facts
- 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes
- 96 million Americans have prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented through lifestyle changes
- Diabetes costs the US over $327 billion annually
- Early detection and management can prevent complications
Frequently asked questions
When is National Diabetes Awareness Month in 2026?
This edition lists National Diabetes Awareness Month on 2026-11-01 (November 1). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.
What is National Diabetes Awareness Month?
Fight diabetes and promote healthy living during National Diabetes Awareness Month! November focuses attention on diabetes prevention, management, and research. Learn about this growing epidemic affecting over 37 million Americans and take steps toward better health.
How do people celebrate National Diabetes Awareness Month?
Get screened for diabetes and prediabetes. Learn about diabetes management and prevention. Support diabetes research organizations. Participate in diabetes awareness walks. Share educational information. Wear blue on World Diabetes Day (Nov 14).
Is National Diabetes Awareness Month a federal holiday?
National Diabetes Awareness Month is widely treated as an informal observance and is not a U.S. federal public holiday unless a government source explicitly declares one.
What topics relate to National Diabetes Awareness Month?
Common themes include: diabetes, health, November, awareness, prevention. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.
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