I just found out that November was National Diabetes Awareness Month and am torn about what I think about these in general. On one hand, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has accomplished great things but there are so many of them, it can seem like the "disease of the month club." What do you think about awareness months, especially Diabetes Awareness Month?

I didn't realize November was Diabetes Awareness month, either! I think if we actually hear about these "months", then it can be a good thing to raise our awareness. But it sounds like sometimes no one really knows about them.

I agree. I think we'll hear more about National Diabetes Awareness Month as the years go on and they ramp up their sponsors. Having a few celebrities involved would be good as well. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been great for getting the word out about the importance of mammograms. Hopefully National Diabetes Awareness Month will follow suit. I'd be curious to know if anyone else thinks these are good for the cause, or if it becomes too hard to break through the clutter.