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Raising Awareness on Diabetes Management

Diabetes management is critical for public health, and discussions around effective prevention strategies are crucial for community well-being. This video segment emphasizes the increasing prevalence of diabetes and the importance of raising awareness through community programs. It highlights the challenges posed by remote program delivery, particularly in relation to exercise and movement, essential components of diabetes prevention and management. The need for adaptation due to the changing world, including the use of technology like Zoom, is also addressed. This discussion aims to enhance support for those affected by diabetes and promote a more connected community through various programs, especially during challenging seasons. The insights shared in this segment are vital for anyone looking to understand the current landscape of diabetes care and the obstacles faced by both healthcare providers and patients.

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The goal really is just to get the word out. The statistics are staggering on diabetes and trying to prevent diabetes. And so anything we can do for the public and for our community is helpful. And so we do try to put in some more programs to give support to that. And the challenge is getting people to come out. So of course the world has changed over the last few years and thank goodness for zoom. So we try to do more remote programs so that people feel that they can do this from their home and maybe not have to go out with weather challenges. But the problem from for this is it can be a little more isolating. So, and especially when it comes to exercise and movement, which is also critical in diabetes prevention and in diabetes management, we do want to try to encourage that as much as possible. And this is a big challenge in the winter.

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