Diabetes Awareness Month
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Diabetes Awareness Month is observed every November throughout the United States to bring attention to the disease and those affected by it. World Diabetes Day (November 14th) was created by the International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization in 1991 in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. It is the largest diabetes awareness campaign, reaching over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries.
‘You Are More Than Your Numbers’ Campaign
We are excited to kickoff our 2023 Diabetes Awareness Month campaign with a powerful message: “You Are More Than Your Numbers.”
Living with diabetes can often feel like a constant battle of tracking A1C levels, monitoring weight, adjusting insulin doses, and more. But we believe it’s time to shift the focus from the numbers to the incredible individuals behind them. You are more than your A1C, more than your weight, more than your insulin intake. You are a vibrant and unique person with a story worth celebrating.
This Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s shift the narrative and celebrate the extraordinary individuals who refuse to let diabetes define them. Together, we can foster a community that thrives beyond the numbers, embracing life’s richness and possibilities.
The Faces Behind Diabetes
One of the most powerful elements of the campaign is its focus on real people. It aims to share personal stories and testimonials from individuals who have diabetes, highlighting their resilience and the daily triumphs over their condition. These stories humanize diabetes and demonstrate that the disease does not define a person. Rather, it is just one aspect of their lives. This approach can help reduce the stigma associated with diabetes and promote open conversations, understanding, and inclusivity.
Show the world that you are MORE than your numbers on social media! Simply print the sign below, write in how you are more than your numbers, and share. Be sure to use the hashtag #MoreThanDiabetes and tag @CDFdiabetes. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
“I Am More Than My Numbers” Merch
Join the movement of individuals who refuse to be defined by type 1 diabetes and instead choose to focus on the incredible strength within. Together, we can show the world that type 1 diabetes is just one part of our amazing stories. Also, see our “You Are More Than Your Numbers” shirts for type 1 supporters to rock as well!
Colorado Avalanche Fundraiser
Join us for an unforgettable night of hockey and heart at the Children’s Diabetes Foundation Fundraising Event with the Colorado Avalance! Let’s score big on and off the ice by supporting this great cause—tickets start at $45, $5 of each ticket benefitting CDF! #CDFHockeyNight #GoAvsGo
Some iconic Denver facilities will illuminate their buildings BLUE!
Blue is the universal color for diabetes and symbolizes support of Diabetes Awareness Month, and World Diabetes Day on November 14th.
- The Confluence at 1441 Little Raven St., Denver—All month long
- Elitch Gardens Ferris Wheel at 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204—Pending
- Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop, Denver—November (except 11/13 and 11/19 and 11/24 thru 12/31)
- DaVita Headquarters at 2001 16th St. Mall, Denver—November (except 11/13 and 11/19 )
- Ball Arena at 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver—November 13th
- Meow Wolf at 1338 1st St, Denver, CO 80204—All month long
- City & County of Denver at 1437 Bannock St., Denver—November 11/8-11/10
- Four Seasons Hotel at 1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202—All month long
- Ball Arena at 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204—November 13th
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Corona Place at 3500 S Corona St, Englewood CO 80113—All month long
Little Man Ice Cream Blue Sprinkles
Be sure to stop at Denver’s iconic Little Man Ice Cream all month long and add blue sprinkles to your ice cream in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month. For every blue sprinkles topping order, Little Man Ice Cream will donate $1 back to CDF.
How Can You Help With Diabetes Awareness Month?
Educate
Use this time to educate all of your friends, family, acquaintances, coworkers and anyone else about diabetes. Share what it means to have diabetes, the management that is required, and what you go through on a daily basis. Start the conversation!
- Create a presentation about diabetes, then share it with your classmates, coworkers, etc.
- When someone asks why you’re poking your finger, tell them why – in detail!
- Share CDF educational videos and posts on social media.
- Wear blue – the color for diabetes – to show your support!
