03/18/2026
March is Autoimmune Awareness Month.
Here are a few facts to raise awareness:
Over 50 million Americans living with autoimmune disease and some don't even realize it.
There are over 140 autoimmune diseases.
From Lupus to Hashimoto's to Type 1 Diabetes, autoimmune diseases can affect nearly every part of the body, and many people wait years for a diagnosis.
Women make up 80% of autoimmune diagnoses.
Autoimmune diseases often cluster - which means 1 in 4 people with one autoimmune disease may develop another.
Living with an autoimmune disease is more than what you see on the outside. It can look like:
Fatigue that doesn't go away
Symptoms that come and go
Appointments, tests, and long wait times
Feeling dismissed and misunderstood
Trying to keep up with school, work, or daily life
Awareness leads to understanding.