 Join us in commemorating Agricultural Worker Health Center Day on Tuesday, August 6th! A few suggestions for including the Campaign in your Ag Worker Health Center Day celebrations:
How are you planning to include the Ag Worker Access Campaign in your Ag Worker Health Center Day activities? Let us know! Be sure to use #AgWorkerAccess & tag us in your social media posts!! If you have any questions or need any additional Campaign information or resources, please contact us.  *Did you know? Campaign members receive quarterly email updates, member discounts on NCFH Commemorative artwork purchases, and are eligible to apply for NCFH scholarships!  For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park, family reunions, or family vacations. These events are a time for families to reconnect and reflect on traditions. Family functions are also a time to talk about family health.
In the United States, all too often a family’s health history includes prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition that affects 84 million American adults – or 1 in 3 – and means that a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes affects some communities more than others. For example, 32% of Hispanics and Latinos have prediabetes, and only 1 in 14 are aware that they do. The good news is prediabetes can often be reversed with a healthy diet and more physical activity. When spending time with family this summer, think about ways you can get healthier together. Here are some ideas to help you get started:
Summer is a time to have fun with family, but it’s also a time to help take care of them. Encourage family members at risk for type 2 diabetes to understand their risk and learn that they can prevent or delay it if they take steps to change their lifestyle. Help them get started today! |
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