Minority Health Matters
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food people eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body.
There are three types of diabetes; type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes and of these type 2 is the most detrimental to minorities.The burden of diabetes is much greater for minority populations than the white population. Certain minorities also have much higher rates of diabetes-related complications and death, in some instances by as much as 50 percent more than the total population.
Managing Your Diabetes
Take control of your diabetes! Don't let diabetes take control of you!
Click the link below or the picture to the left to learn more about managing your diabetes. Learn the ABC's of diabetes, how to live with diabetes, what to have done during routine diabetes care check-up's, and much much more!
Diabetes Diet
Are you constantly asking yourself, "What can I eat?" It's time to stop worrying! Living with diabetes doesn't have to mean feeling deprived. We'll help you learn to balance your meals and make the healthiest food choices.
Once you get the hang of eating a healthy diet, you can relax and dig in to a wide variety of delicious meals and snacks.
- American Diabetes Association
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