Stepping Out for Diabetes Awareness with Dr. Zunin
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This week on “The Local Doctor Is In,” – KITV. Dr. Zunin emphasizes the critical need for diabetes awareness, spotlighting the Diabetes Association’s step-out walk at Kapiolani Park. As the seventh leading cause of death, diabetes incurs an astronomical half a trillion dollars annually in healthcare costs. Dr. Zunin highlights the importance of education and community engagement in managing this pervasive disease.
Hawaii, while better off than many states in terms of diabetes prevalence, faces significant challenges related to obesity—a primary driver of the condition. Dr. Zunin underscores the role of diet in diabetes management, specifically targeting sugary drinks and “white foods” like white bread and rice, which are as detrimental as consuming shave ice in terms of sugar content.
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At the step-out walk, community leaders and volunteers, including Elena Cunningham and Paul Kaiser, mobilize hundreds to promote health through activity, demonstrating that effective diabetes prevention is as much about community action as it is about individual choices.