Diabetes Alert Day focuses on the growing problem in U.S.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Health officials are saying that diabetes continues to be a growing problem in America.

Tuesday, March 22, the American Diabetes Association is holding a Diabetes Alert Day.

24-Hour News 8 sat down with Clinical Dietitian Lisa Maccaroni to talk about the growing problem.

Watch the video for answers to these questions:

• What is driving the increase in diabetes diagnoses?
• Any particular age group that seem to be being diagnosed more than others?
• What’s happening on Tuesday on the Diabetes Alert Day?
• Can people get a free screening?
• What’s the goal of Diabetes Alert Day?
• What can people do to help reduce their risk of getting diabetes?
• Besides a physician, where else can a person recently diagnosed with diabetes go for help?