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Steps to a Healthier Cleveland is the Cleveland Department of Public Health program that works to prevent diabetes and to promote healthy diabetes self-management. Click here to learn more.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise play a role, especially in certain types of diabetes.
There are several types of diabetes:
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
Diabetes Public Health Resource – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDPH supports the community and is available for free trainings, health screenings services, and program materials.
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