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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Listed below is some information from the American Diabetes Association
that explains Diabetes and includes additional links for more
in-depth details about the disease.

Diabetes mellitus (MEL-ih-tus), or simply, diabetes, is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body's ability to produce and/or use insulin.

Not sure what that means? This is the place to find out. We've covered all the basics here—and you'll find plenty of links to more in-depth information on a variety of topics and issues.

Type 1

Discover why this form of diabetes (previously known as juvenile diabetes) is usually diagnosed in childhood.

Type 2

Familiarize yourself with the risks, causes, symptoms, and treatments for this increasingly common disease.

Gestational Diabetes

Expecting? Learn why women who have never had diabetes may be at risk during pregnancy.

Symptoms

Concerned about your health or the health of a loved one? Learn about the symptoms of diabetes.

Prevention

Reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes.

Common Terms

Become familiar with terms commonly used when discussing diabetes.

Tips

Find answers to all your questions about living with diabetes.

Genetics of Diabetes

Find out what leads to diabetes and the genetic links that may be factors.

Diabetes Myths

Clear up some common misunderstandings about the causes and effects of diabetes.

November is also Lung Cancer Awareness Month and
November 18th is the Great American Smokeout

Listed below is information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
on the Dangers of Smoking and links to additional information on
How to Stop Smoking

Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general. Quitting smoking has immediate as well as long-term benefits for you and your loved ones.
Learn more about the harmful effects of smoking, smokeless tobacco, and secondhand smoke from the resources below and find out about resources that address prevention

• Health Effects
  Information on diseases caused by tobacco use, such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. Also find information on the health effects of smoking during pregnancy.
• Secondhand Smoke
  Find information on secondhand smoke exposure, health effects, and smoke-free initiatives and resources.
• Smokeless Tobacco
  Information on smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco and snuff.
• Tobacco Industry and Products
  Descriptions of legislation related to the tobacco industry and its products. Also, links to the largest public cache of tobacco industry documents.

Also check out quit smoking and youth campaigns.

• Quit Smoking
  For support in quitting, including free quit coaching, a free quit plan, free educational materials, and referrals to local resources, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
  (1-800-784-8669); TTY 1-800-332-8615.
• Youth Tobacco Prevention
  Educational resources and materials, such as videos, tip sheets, and posters.