Diabetes Education
Sylvia Oakes, Urban Regional Extension Agent provides diabetic workshops and programs in Madison County to help control this disease.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
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Diabetes Presentations
Taking Control of Diabetes in Alabama with Lifestyle Changes
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