Hoping to Prevent Diabetes? Send A Text Message – The Sanatoga Post

POTTSTOWN PA – Diabetes, a disease related to blood sugar levels that can damage several vital organs, is “skyrocketing” among Pennsylvania’s Black and Hispanic residents, two health care organizations said Monday (Aug. 22, 2022) in a joint report. Joined by a Pottstown-based family medical practice, they’ve begun a campaign to make more people aware of the risks and prevent illness. To potentially improve their health, residents of Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties can just send a text message. The Health Promotion Council, headquartered in Philadelphia, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors launched what they called the “Make a Choice for a Healthier Life” campaign. It’s designed to ensure those at high risk can quickly get “life-saving information about type 2 diabetes prevention.” Pottstown Medical Specialists Inc. (PMSI) is among participating health care providers. Those who want to know if they are at risk for type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, can text the word “TODAY” to 600400 (textea HOY al 600400) and answer a few quick questions to get started. Those whose answers indicate a higher risk will be referred to a national diabetes prevention program in their area. PMSI – with offices in…
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