Diabetes Education and Resources

Every 21 seconds another American is diagnosed with Diabetes!

Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond properly to insulin.  Insulin is a hormone that allows blood glucose (sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy.

Diabetes education is offered for newly diagnosed individuals with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes.  Please call St. Francois County Health Center at 573-431-1947, ext. 143 for more information.

Additional Resources

http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
                       and Health Promotion
                
Diabetes Public Health Resources

American Diabetes Association      http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp/

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