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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 | 
The Los Angeles Fire Department joins the American Diabetes Association to 'Sound the Alert' for the millions of Americans who have diabetes - but don't know it!
March 22, 2011 is the annual American Diabetes Alert Day.
The LAFD is proud to be a part of this effort, and asks you to take a quick and simple on-line test to determine your personal risk.
After all, you could be among the millions unaware they have diabetes. With your help, we will make a difference in preventing and managing diabetes. To learn more, visit:
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
1 comments:
Dear Friend of the LAFD,
Did you know? In the past year, your Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 8,884 diabetic emergencies.
That's an average of 24.3 times a day - and that number is only when a "diabetic emergency" is known to the 9-1-1 caller.
There are *thousands* more LAFD responses each year where diabetes (often unrecognized and untreated) is a prime or contributing factor to illness and injury.
That's why the LAFD is asking you to take a free, quick and simple *on-line test* to determine your personal risk.
http://bit.ly/free-online-diabetes-risk-test
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
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