November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Approximately one in four persons over the age of 50 with diabetes has PAD. Diabetes combined with vascular disease greatly increases the risk of heart attacks, stroke, or other major complications. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that over 18 million Americans have diabetes, yet as many as one third may not even know they have it. The ADA will conduct many community programs during November so residents can learn more about preventing and managing diabetes. To get additional information, call 1-800-DIABETES or log onto our Web site at www.vdf.org and click the left tab "Links" and then "Diabetes."