Legacy Diabetes and Nutrition Services
November is American Diabetes Month
This special month-long program supports the American Diabetes Awareness Campaign, a long-term, broad-based effort designed to increase the awareness of this serious disease. To learn more, visit the American Diabetes Association website.
What kind of people have diabetes?
You'd be surprised.
More and more Americans of all ages are dealing with diabetes. According the Center for Disease Control, diabetes in the US increased by 32% between 1990 and 2000 -- with a 70% jump for people aged 30-39. And the numbers are still rising.
That's the bad news. The good news is that lifestyle changes regarding food and exercise have been clearly shown to improve diabetes control, and can also lower the risk of developing diabetes in the first place.
Diabetes presents daily demands and decisions that require special skills and up-to-date knowledge. That's where Legacy comes in. We provide empowering education that meets your needs and your treatment plan. In addition to individual consultation, Legacy offers a variety of diabetes classes and support groups.
Which one are you?
- If you've been diagnosed with pre-diabetes you should learn all you can, and make lifestyle changes to prevent your condition from worsening into diabetes. Our Nutrition Services staff can help.
- If you've already been diagnosed with diabetes, you need to to take an active role in managing it. Legacy Diabetes Services can help, with individual consultation, advice on self-management, and support groups.
- Are you a parent whose child has diabetes? Consult the Legacy Emanuel Children's Diabetes and Endocrine Center.
- Are you a woman who developed diabetes during pregnancy? You learn about gestational diabetes from Legacy Diabetes Programs.
- Or perhaps you don't have diabetes, but would like learn to eat more healthfully. The Registered Dietitians who provide our Nutrition Services can assist you.
Online resources
For additional information about diabetes education, research, and events, please see:
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