Have you or a family member been recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? You may be asking yourself, What is Type 2 Diabetes? The below information is from the American Diabetes Association website. The ADA website www.Diabetes.org is a great place to start your search.

Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. Some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos,Native Americans, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population.

Stop Diabetes® Medical ID Bracelet to Raise Money for Diabetes Research 

American Medical ID, the leading producer of medical alert jewelry in the United States, has announced a collaboration with the American Diabetes Association for the Stop Diabetes® awareness campaign. American Medical ID will be the vendor for the official Stop Diabetes® Medical ID bracelet with a portion of the proceeds from every sale benefiting diabetes research and programs to help those affected by diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that many people with diabetes should have a medical ID with them at all times.

American Medical ID partners with One Call Alert to provide high quality medical alert monitoring and additional peace of mind to thousands across the nation.

American Medical ID has long provided its customers with peace of mind by creating personalized medical ID bracelets and pendants. A medical ID communicates a condition, medication, allergy, or contact information during an emergency situation. This gives medical ID wearers confidence that, in an emergency, they will get the proper treatment needed for their unique health requirement.