# @theblackdoctor on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRBhuCMGIk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/28857751-theblackdoctor-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-11-22T14:18:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Eddie Hackler III, MD | Dr. Hack (@theblackdoctor) — https://gondola.cc/theblackdoctor

## Caption

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

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motivationalposts, cardiology, diabetesawareness, blackmeninmedicine, blackdoctors, medicine, blackdoctorswhitecoats, diabetes

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