November is diabetes awareness month. Diabetes is one of the most common ailments people suffer from in the United states. You should be screened for diabetes if you have a family history of the disease. A screening every 3 years is advised, especially if you do not exercise regularly and have a high carb diet.

Key Takeaways:

• “Those numbers are still kind of staggering for Bay County and that’s why we continue to push forward and encourage diabetes awareness and care for everyone,”
• “In our community it’s considered one of the top health issues that people are concerned about,”
• “If you have a family history of diabetes, then you’re at risk, if you’re overweight you’re at risk, if you’ve had babies over ten pounds you’re at risk, if you have high blood pressure you’re at risk,”

“The Florida Department of Health in Bay County has a goal to prevent diabetes in the community, and one of the first steps is knowing your family history.”

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/health-experts-tell-you-what-you-need-to-know-about-diabetes-awareness-month