Think about the Big Dinner Plans: Diabetes Edition

November marks National Diabetes Month and Diabetes Awareness Month, spotlighting a chronic illness that affects over 37 million people in the U.S., but not equally.

Prevention is powerful but equity is essential. That means culturally tailored nutrition education, community-based screenings, and respectful, relationship-centered care.

Black, Native American, and Hispanic communities face higher risk due to:

- Reduced access to fresh foods and safe spaces for movement

- Higher rates of underinsurance

- Medical bias and delayed diagnosis

Let's make sure we take good care of ourselves and those around our table this holiday. Look at your Thanksgiving recipes. What can we tweak to make the day just as tasty but more healthy for everyone?

Your LivingScript:  Make thanksgiving healthier! Consider editing one or more of your thanksgiving recipes (add more fiber, decrease the sugar, or unhealthy fats) or add some exercise to help regulate blood sugar, support gut health, and enjoy the holiday without health shame.

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