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Health care providers now know that the key to a healthy pregnancy for a woman with diabetes is keeping blood glucose (sugar) in the target range—both before she is pregnant and during her pregnancy.

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Can we count on you this American Diabetes Month ® to demonstrate your commitment to join the fight to end diabetes? The impact will be felt by millions.

Stand with Us in the Fight

November is American Diabetes Month®, but this isn't a time to celebrate. It's a time to rally against the diabetes epidemic. The ADA is leading the charge through research, education, and advocacy. Join us to uplift your loved ones living with diabetes and help all those in need across America.

What's Happening?

Stay on top of what's new at the American Diabetes Association, diabetes-related updates, healthy living resources, and more!

Diabetes By-the-Numbers

The numbers are staggering. diabetes isn't just a disease-it's an epidemic, affecting over 37 million Americans with devastating consequences.

Americans are diagnosed each year

of Americans had diabetes in 2019

American adults are living with prediabetes

But there's hope. Join us as we continue the fight against diabetes and work to find a cure.

Are you at risk?

Learning your risk is the first step in taking action against type 2 diabetes. Take our 60-Second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test today to receive actionable next steps in your health journey.

Get Ahead of Kidney Disease

November is American Diabetes Month®. If you're living with diabetes, there are many steps you can take to prevent chronic kidney disease or slow its progression if you have it. Early detection, healthy lifestyle changes, and health education are just a few ways to take charge of your kidney health.

Calendar of Events

Upcoming events

2023 Alabama State of Diabetes

2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States, 35223

2023 Atlanta State of Diabetes: Education and Awareness Summit

2999 Wildwood Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30339

2023 Florida State of Diabetes Community Event and Expo

221 N Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL, United States, 32114

Get Involved

Over 133 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Take action and fight back today.

Donate Today

We're dedicated to advancing diabetes research funding to help bring effective new treatements, and, eventually, a cure. Join our fight.

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Leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes for those affected by it through research funding, community services, education and advocacy.

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This dangerous condition includes sudden increase in blood pressure, protein found in the urine, and swelling.
If left untreated can lead to damage or death of the Mother or fetus

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Is a protein substance found on the surface of red blood cells of about 85 percent of the population, mainly among Caucasians. Condition that destroys the babies red blood cells.
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. The College’s activities include producing practice guidelines for providers and educational materials for patients, providing practice management and career support, facilitating programs and initiatives aimed at improving women’s health, and advocating on behalf of members and patients.

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Is a common virus that can cross the placenta during prenatal development and infect the unborn baby, which can be fatal for the embryo or the young fetus.
In older fetuses, CMV can cause brain, liver, and blood problems.
Approximately 50-80 percent of Americans have had CMV by the age of 40.

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An infectious illness contracted primarily through sexual intercourse.
STIs can have serious effects on the unborn baby and the baby could contract the infections in many different ways birth, through the blood stream and even breast feeding.

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A virus that can cross the placenta and affect the baby during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
For the mother the disease is mild, infected babies however maybe born blind, deaf, with an intellectual disability and/or with heart problems.
Mothers should have revived an MMR vaccine for Rubella during childhood, vaccine should be avoided during pregnancy cause risks toward the fetus.

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X-rays that are performed to help diagnose some physical conditions should be avoided if possible.
Having an X-Ray while pregnant could cause your fetus to have childhood cancer and/or my cause congenital disabilities in the fetus.
Always inform the Dr or Dentist that you are pregnant or have a possible pregnancy before having an X-ray.

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