November is National Diabetes Month! Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and it’s treatment is imperative to preventing adverse cardiac events. 5 ways YOU can help treat/prevent diabetes are: 1️⃣ Losing weight and keeping it off! Decreasing approximately 5-7% of body weight. 2️⃣ Exercising regularly! Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week. 3️⃣ Eat a low-fat, low-sugar diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. 4️⃣ Quit smoking! Or don’t start smoking! 5️⃣ Follow up regularly with you primary care physician (PCP) for routine check ups. #Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #BlackDoctors #BlackMenInMedicine #BlackDoctorsWhiteCoats #MotivationalPosts #Cardiology #Medicine