The term âdiabetesâ describes a group of conditions resulting from the bodyâs inability to make insulin and/or use insulin effectively. The District will focus on Type 2 diabetes which is 95% preventable with regular physical activity and healthy weight management. This phenomenon is reflected in the Districtâs tri-annual needs assessment that found the occurrence of Type 2 diabetes in the District is 31%, which is almost two-thirds higher than the State of California and the U.S. at 25%. Contributing factors in the District include obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, older age, family history, and race/ethnicity. The Sierra Kings Health Care District aims to invest in strategies to impact obesity rates throughout the District.
