ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - November is Diabetes Awareness Month and the disease impacts more people in Virginia than some might realize.
- More than 10 percent of Virginians have Diabetes
- That is more than 630,000 people in The Commonwealth
- Diabetes increases the risk for heart disease by 2 to 4 times
- Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure
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Carilion Clinic Endocrinologist, Dr. Demetrios Herodotou says, "Y
ou have to make some lifestyle changes you have to change the way you eat and it is very important to begin exercising any little exercise can help but a regular exercise program goes a long way."
Visit the Centers for Disease Control website for more information about diabetes.
Visit the American Diabetes Association website for more information about prevention and treatment of diabetes.