November is recognized as American Diabetes Month in the United States. November 14 was World Diabetes Day across the globe. Clinton County Judge/Executive Richard Armstrong is shown above with Vicky Albertson, RN, CDE, Diabetes Educator for Clinton County Health Department, as he signed a Proclamation declaring November 14th as Diabetes Awareness Day in Clinton County.

If you have diabetes, take steps today to improve your control — it is not always easy, but it is worth it. If you don’t have diabetes, talk to your health care provider to see if you are at risk. For additional information about diabetes contact your local health department and speak to the diabetes educator.