Source: Will Atwater, NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH NEWS, 4/26/22


Eastern North Carolina has some of the highest rates of diabetes in the state.  There are two forms of diabetes – type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is a genetic disorder in which the immune system destroys insulin producing cells needed to regulate blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Factors associated with type 2 diabetes include diet, exercise and environment. 

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