AV on Health: Diabetes Prevention

Here's a concerning statistic - 13.2% of ALL African Americans over the age of 20 have diagnosed diabetes! Why is this disease so prevalent in the Black community? Why are African Americans more likely to suffer from blindness, kidney disease and amputations as a result of diabetes? What can we do to prevent diabetes? On the next Another View on Health, diabetes educator Dr. Olivia Newby shares insight on how to prevent diabetes, and if you have it, how to successfully take care of yourself.