• Angela Whitfield
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• July 19, 2023

For many families across the country, warm weather means family reunions. These cookouts in the park and backyard barbecues are a time for families to reconnect and reflect on family traditions. Family reunions also provide the perfect opportunity to talk about family health. They are a time to protect the health of every generation.

In the United States, all too often a family’s health history includes prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition that affects 96 million American adults – or more than 1 in 3 – and means that a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Prediabetes affects some communities more than others. For example, 39.2% of African Americans have prediabetes, and only 21.9% are aware that they do. The good news is prediabetes often can be reversed with a healthy diet and more physical activity.

Use this year’s family reunion as a time to start eating healthier and getting more physical activity—and include your family in the activities.

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