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Glucose reading in Bolivia.

Approximately 33 million adults live with diabetes in SACA

Lessening the diabetes risk in South and Central America

The diabetes landscape in the region is characterised by an increase in prevalence, financial burden and public health challenges.

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Girl having a snack outside

Strong connection between food insecurity and the underlying problem in type 2 diabetes.

Food insecurity and development of type 2 diabetes linked

Food insecurity can lead to higher insulin resistance, insulin, glucose, stress hormones, inflammation and total cholesterol.

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