“If parents instill healthy habits in their children from an early age, they are more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices as adults”

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• Recognize Diabetes Awareness Month
The theme of the American Diabetes Association’s national campaign, “Protect our future,” relates to the goal to engage, empower and educate youth to recognize the importance of early awareness of the risks and dangers of diabetes.

• Nov. 24, 2012 11 a.m.


November is American Diabetes Awareness Month. The theme of the American Diabetes Association’s national campaign, “Protect our future,” relates to the goal to engage, empower and educate youth to recognize the importance of early awareness of the risks and dangers of diabetes.

The aim is to build awareness among children and young people that, in many cases, type 2 diabetes can be prevented through healthy eating and physical activity.

“Obesity and being overweight is becoming increasingly prevalent in young children and adolescents, leading to an increase in chronic diseases, such as diabetes, later in life,” said Kristi Brown, R.N., MSN, Lake Regional diabetes educator. “If parents instill healthy habits in their children from an early age, they are more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices as adults.”