Seventh Annual Diabetes and Obesity Conference is April 2-4 in Prattville

Childhood obesity, nutrition therapy, health literacy, pharmacology, preventive services, daily challenges of living with diabetes or obesity, digestive health, caregiving and community resources are a few topics that local, state and national experts will discuss at the Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Diabetes is a serious and costly disease. It can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, pregnancy complications and lower-extremity amputations. In Alabama, nearly one in 10 people are affected by diabetes. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

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