DON'T LET DIABETES GROW IN THE DARK THIS HALLOWEEN

While the treats will be ‘good and plenty' this Halloween, the necessary care and caution that’s needed for millions of children who are living with diabetes won’t be. One of the 'scariest' facts recently reported about diabetes is how quickly the percentage of newly diagnosed children with type 2 diabetes has climbed from less than 5% before 1994 to between 30 and 50% in subsequent years according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As demand rises for diabetes screenings, supplies, services and support it is increasingly difficult for today’s current health care systems to keep up and help provide resources. The awareness and participation of organizations like yours has now become essential to helping maintain the welfare of our children.

DIVABETIC/DCNJ is dedicated to motivating, encouraging and supporting all people living with or affected by diabetes as well as providing additional funding for several other diabetes related charities. Halloween, ironically has become the ‘unofficial kickoff’ for National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, so the real "trick" to lowering the health risks for a child living with diabetes is by creating educational/fundraising opportunities that he or she will benefit from all year long. DIVABETIC/DCNJ’S goal is to "unmask" the common misconceptions about the disease for parents, children and the public at large, and get corporate support to ensure easy access to healthier choices for all.

Don't let a child get 'spooked' by this silent killer help keep them safe. Support middle school screening programs, glucose testing supplies and additional ‘pump therapy’ counseling by joining DIVABETIC/DCNJ’s Little PumpKids: ‘Growing Up With Diabetes’ Awareness Campaign.

Here's how your organization can participate this Halloween season:
Raise Money for Little PumpKids by: