​You are welcome to join Betty and other ladies online every Monday night at 7pm PST (Pacific Standard Time), as they discuss foods, healthy behaviors and other food-related health topics. Just call (515)604-9000; Access code 915925.

Facts

An estimated 30.3
million people have
diabetes; 84.1 million
with prediabetes (2015). *

Excess fat is associated
with an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, hypertension, &
certain cancers. *
​
About 610,000 people
die of heart disease in the
U.S. every year; 1 in
every 4 deaths. *

Risk Factors

Diabetes
Overweight & Obesity
Poor Diet
Physical inactivity
Excessive alcohol use
Smoking
Excessive Stress

Prevention

Adopt a healthy lifestyle
through proper diet, weight management, physical activity, and change of social behaviors i.e., smoking, alcohol use, etc.

Centers for Disease Control
(2017). National Diabetes
Statistics Report.
(2014). NCHS Data on Racial
and Ethnic Disparities.pdf
Center for Disease Control.
(2017) Heart Disease Facts.