November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Nearly one-third of the 21 million children and adults in the United States who have diabetes are unaware they have Diabetes. One way to test for Diabetes is to have a Fasting Blood Sugar Test.

The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.

One way to test for Diabetes is to have a Fasting Blood Sugar Test.

To make an appointment to see if you are at risk for diabetes or to have a blood sugar test, call Whiteside County Community Health Clinic at (815) 626-2230.

Diabetes Prevention & Control Program
Seeking persons with diabetes to participate:

• There is NO cost associated with participation
• Enrollment means a willingness to answer questions about your diabetes twice a year
• The first interview is done face-to-face at Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, or in your home
• Information is provided to participants concerning various programs, such as Dining with Diabetes, support groups, newsletters, updates on diabetes research, etc.
• There is NO financial assistance for medications & supplies

For questions or appointments, contact Deb at (815) 626-2230, ext. 1257

For more information about Diabetes from Illinois Department of Public Health, click on the following publications::

Diabetes Health Beat

Diabetes: Are Hispanics/Latinos at Greater Risk? / En Español