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Diabetes — a condition that affects how your body uses the food you eat — is a chronic disease that more than 26 million Americans have today.
About one in 25 women who become pregnant develop diabetes during pregnancy, a condition in which the blood sugar level becomes higher than normal.
The goal of our education program is to empower individuals to learn how to effectively self manage their diabetes so they can lead an active, healthy life with diabetes.
Pre-diabetes is a serious medical condition that puts you at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Preventive measures can delay the onset of diabetes, and controlling weight and cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels can help prevent complications once diabetes is present.