November marks American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes—a condition in which a body can't produce or use insulin properly to manage glucose levels. This disease affects millions of people throughout the United States and can result in serious complications, including disability and death.

The purpose of American Diabetes Month is to highlight the severity of diabetes and the necessity of effective treatment.

Currently, 34 million Americans live with diabetes and 88  million have pre-diabetes, making it likely that this condition impacts someone you know.