Diabetes is a leading health concern in this nation, with nearly 24 million people in the United States living with the disease. Unfortunately, many of them do not even know it.

Award-winning actress Jean Smart has been named ambassador for the newest public service initiative for the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Diabetes Aware. Launched five years ago, Diabetes Aware is a national educational campaign that informs Americans about the importance of early detection, monitoring and proper management of this progressive disease.