Almost 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes, or 8.3% of the population. While an estimated 18.8 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, one-fourth are unaware they have this disease. In Wisconsin, 1.46 million adults have pre-diabetes.Because this disease is increasing by large numbers yearly, the Wisconsin Lions Foundation with local Lions and Lioness Clubs are promoting "Diabetes Alert Day" throughout Wisconsin. March 26, 2013 has been designated "Diabetes Alert Day" by the American Diabetes Association.Take the diabetes risk test at www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp If you are at risk for diabetes, contact your healthcare provider for further discussion.Please remember that one-fourth of the people with diabetes don't know it. The earlier diabetes is detected, the easier it is to control.