Although more than 30.3 million Americans are currently living with diabetes, there can still be a stigma around receiving a diagnosis. While lifestyle plays a factor, there’s a strong genetic component to diabetes, as well. The important thing to focus on is how to manage your diabetes without letting it further impact your health and quality of life.
Learn more about diabetes risk factors and how to manage the condition at bayareahealthiertogether.com.
Washington Hospital Healthcare System and ABC 7 San Francisco have partnered to present Bay Area Healthier Together, a new health advocacy and education program dedicated to building a stronger, smarter and healthier community across the Bay Area.