The Florida Department of Health in Franklin and Gulf counties Closing the Gap program supports Diabetes Awareness Month!

Today, more than 25 million Americans are living with diabetes and 79 million more are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The Florida Department of Health in Franklin and Gulf counties is proud to participate in American Diabetes Month to promote diabetes prevention and control.

You can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through a healthy lifestyle. Change your diet, increase your level of physical activity, maintain a healthy weight.... with these positive steps, you can stay healthier longer and reduce your risk of diabetes. Below are a list of risk factors that contribute to developing diabetes:

·     Being overweight

·     Exercise less than 3 times a week

·     Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol

·     Are over 45 years old

·     Are African American, Latino, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian American or Pacific Islander

·     Have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes

For more information please visit www. diabetes.org or contact 850-653-2111 ext. 102.

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