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National Glucose Awareness Week, presented by Dexcom, begins on September 22 each year and urges Americans to understand their blood sugar levels. With a third of the U.S. population facing diabetes or pre-diabetes, this week provides vital education. Take action by learning about glucose management, healthy eating, and early detection.
Expected National Glucose Awareness Week Deals
For National Glucose Awareness Week, you might find special offers on glucose monitoring devices from brands like Dexcom. We will update this page with confirmed live events and programs as September approaches.
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History of National Glucose Awareness Week
Glucose is sugar that circulates in your body, serving as the primary fuel source for your body’s cells. It powers everything from your brain’s thought processes to your muscles’ movements during daily activities.5
Your body relies on stable glucose levels to function optimally. From providing energy for your cells to supporting vital organ function, glucose plays a critical role in your overall health and well-being.
Understanding glucose and keeping glucose levels stable is especially important for the more than 125 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes – but a recent survey found only 10% of people with Type 2 diabetes* or prediabetes said they understand the factors that cause changes in their glucose levels “extremely well.”4
Dexcom, the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, established National Glucose Awareness Week from September 22–28. National Glucose Awareness Week will help close the glucose knowledge gap and encourage people to take action to own their glucose health.
Visit GetGlucoseAware.com to brush up on your glucose knowledge and spread the word.
National Glucose Awareness Week timeline
German chemist Andreas Marggraf is the first person to discover glucose through grapes.
French Chemist André Dumas coins the term glucose, derived from the Greek word ‘gleukos’ referring to the sweet compound obtained from honey and grapes.
British scientist Sir Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer discovers that people with diabetes have a problem with insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps control glucose sugar in the blood. If your body doesn't use insulin properly, it can lead to diabetes.
Glucose monitors that require painful fingersticks become available, allowing people with diabetes and prediabetes to check their blood sugar levels at home.
The Food and Drug Administration clears Dexcom G6 for people with diabetes,
the first real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to eliminate the need for
fingersticks.
For the first time without a prescription, millions of people can access glucose biosensing technology – a revolutionary tool for glucose tracking made easy.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Glucose Awareness Week
Local businesses can play a vital role in National Glucose Awareness Week by promoting health education and offering support. Gyms can provide free glucose screenings or offer discounted fitness classes. Restaurants can highlight healthy menu options with clear nutritional information. Pharmacies can host informational sessions on diabetes prevention and management, while workplaces can organize wellness challenges focused on healthy eating and activity.
National Glucose Awareness Week FAQs
When is National Glucose Awareness Week?
National Glucose Awareness Week 2026 runs from Tuesday, September 22 through Monday, September 28, urging millions to understand their blood sugar levels and the risks of diabetes.
How many Americans are affected by diabetes or prediabetes?
A staggering one-third of the U.S. population, roughly 116 million people, has diabetes or prediabetes. This week aims to address the knowledge gap, as only 10% of those with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes fully understand glucose factors.
Why is glucose awareness important?
Glucose awareness is crucial because untreated diabetes can lead to serious health issues, including life-threatening complications. Stable glucose levels are essential for managing diabetes and preventing its progression, making education a key preventative measure.
What are common signs of high or low blood glucose?
High blood glucose (hyperglycemia) can cause increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) may lead to shakiness, sweating, confusion, and dizziness. Recognizing these signs is crucial for timely intervention.
5 Fascinating Facts About Glucose
Glucose is our body’s fuel
Glucose is sugar that circulates in your body, serving as the primary fuel source for your body's cells. It powers everything from your brain's thought processes to your muscles' movements during daily activities.5
Many things can impact glucose
From your morning bagel to your nightly Zs, lifestyle factors that can affect your glucose include food, exercise, sleep, stress, medication, dehydration and hormonal changes.
Underdiagnosed population
A whopping 20% of people with Type 2 diabetes and 80% of those with prediabetes are undiagnosed, meaning they don’t even know they need to pay attention to their glucose levels.1
Lack of glucose awareness
More than 1 in 10 (15%) people with Type 2 diabetes* or prediabetes say they have no understanding of metabolic health4—of which glucose is a key indicator.
Confusion around glucose management
Since receiving their diagnosis, 45% of people with Type 2 diabetes* and prediabetes have faced confusion around how to effectively manage the condition, and half have faced decreased confidence in their overall health.4
Why National Glucose Awareness Week is Important
Diabetes is a growing epidemic in the U.S.
A staggering one-third of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes1, and if left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health issues including life-threatening complications.2
National Glucose Awareness Week activities motivate and encourage
National Glucose Awareness Week encourages people to learn about the importance of glucose on health and to take action to own their glucose health.
Glucose biosensing easily tracks glucose
Glucose biosensors reveal how food, exercise and sleep affect glucose and provide easy-to-understand insights to help people better monitor their glucose. Now, for the first time without a prescription in the U.S., millions of people can access glucose biosensing technology.
National Glucose Awareness Week dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 22–28 | Monday–Sunday |
| 2026 | September 22–28 | Tuesday–Monday |
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