November is National Diabetes Month

This year’s focus is on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Take Control of Your Health

Adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as people without diabetes. This is because over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart.

Tips to Help Lower Your Chances of Having Heart Disease or a Stroke

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Stop Smoking or Using Other Tobacco Products

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Manage Your A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol Levels

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Be More Physically Active

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Manage Stress

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Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Habits

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Take Medicines as Prescribed by Your Doctor

Take The Risk Test (ADA Test)

Why Focus on Diabetes?

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled.

One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The good news? People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower their risk if they make healthy changes. Examples of healthy changes include eating healthy, getting more physical activity, and losing weight.

How Can You

Make a Difference?

Get Check Ups

Talk to people about getting regular checkups. They can get their blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and ask the doctor about their diabetes risk. Make sure you do this for yourself as well!

Healthy Habits

Speak about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Encourage people to make small changes, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

Become a Volunteer

Find what works best for you, whether it’s supporting an event, working at a local office, taking part in a school or community campaign, or becoming a virtual volunteer.

Volunteer Opportunities

Your Health Starts Here

We Have Many Clinics to Serve You

CWFM Yakima
Address

1806 W. Lincoln Ave. Yakima, Washington 98902

Phone

509-452-4520

CHCW Ellensburg
Address

521 East Mountain View Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926

Phone

509-962-1414

Naches Medical Clinic
Address

102 East 2nd street Naches, WA 98937

Phone

509-653-2235

Highland Clinic
Address

915 Wisconsin Ave Tieton, WA 98947

Phone

509-673-0044

Senior Care
Phone

509-574-6105