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Diabetes is a major health concern in South Carolina. It’s the eighth-leading cause of death in the state. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), 1 in 7 adults in South Carolina have diabetes. This is...

Understanding your A1C level is an important tool for managing your diabetes and prediabetes. Learn more about how this simple blood test can help you live a happier and healthier life.

In 2022, Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) partnered with Kids in Parks* to expand the program in South Carolina. The award-winning program works with park partners to convert trails into TRACK Trails. The updated trails offer free, self-guided quests to make...

Diabetes affects hundreds of thousands of people in South Carolina. But it does not affect them at the same rate. The rate of the disease is higher among Black residents than white. It affects more than 16 percent of Black people in the state. It...

Healthy eating is vital to prevent and manage diabetes. Limited access to affordable, healthy foods can increase the likelihood of poor health outcomes from the disease. September is Hunger Action Month, which presents an opportunity to learn more...