Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

This November is a time to get educated, find resources and make sure all those around us are aware of their risk of diabetes. Show your support by wearing blue throughout the month, especially on World Diabetes Day, Saturday, November 14, 2026. 

Quick Facts

• 12% of the U.S. population has diabetes 
• About 11 million adults (27.6% of people with diabetes) are undiagnosed
• Diabetes is a leading cause of death in the U.S. with an estimated cost exceeding $412 billion
• An estimated 115.2 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, including over 31.3 million 65 and older
• By 2050, the number of people living with diabetes could skyrocket to 1.3 billion people worldwide

Diabetes Management at Greene County Medical Center

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you need diabetes management.  The Greene County Medical Center Diabetes Management staff can:

• Provide insight into lifestyle changes to help manage diabetes
• Educate about Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) options
• Offer individualized education and assistance for where you are in your journey
• Teach you about ways to help prevent or delay complications of diabetes, such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease or amputation through managing blood sugars

CLICK HERE    for more about Diabetes Management services at Greene County Medical Center.