EPISODE · Feb 28, 2024 · 20 MIN
The most common diabetes risk factors explained
from Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven · host Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones
In this episode, we discuss key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and prevention strategies and go over the impact of nutrition, lifestyle choices, health complications, and social determinants of health. We cover why BIPOC communities are at a higher risk and how the lack of resources plays a role in overall health. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes Prevention strategies for managing Type 2 diabetes The role nutrition plays on diabetes prevention How health complications play a role in Type 2 diabetes Social determinants of health and their connection to diabetes Why BIPOC communities face a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes How the lack of access plays a role in overall health disparities + MORE! Our 2 simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show: Rate on iTunes or Spotify - it literally takes two seconds Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today! Visit diabetesdigital.co/quiz to get started.
What this episode covers
In this episode, we discuss key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and prevention strategies and go over the impact of nutrition, lifestyle choices, health complications, and social determinants of health. We cover why BIPOC communities are at a higher risk and how the lack of resources plays a role in overall health. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes Prevention strategies for managing Type 2 diabetes The role nutrition plays on diabetes prevention How health complications play a role in Type 2 diabetes Social determinants of health and their connection to diabetes Why BIPOC communities face a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes How the lack of access plays a role in overall health disparities + MORE! Our 2 simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show: Rate on iTunes or Spotify - it literally takes two seconds Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today! Visit diabetesdigital.co/quiz to get started.
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