Dash From Diabetes Town of Manchester Virtual Walk & Run 5K

Fall is the best time to lace up sneakers, and get running. Whether you are new to running, or a veteran runner, 5K's can be fun for everyone! This virtual race is for Town of Manchester employees and families (spouses, etc). This year, we will combine the energy of the upcoming Manchester Road Race and Thanksgiving, with raising awareness for Diabetes Prevention for the town of Manchester employees, as November is Diabetes Awareness Month. 37 million people in the U.S have diabetes, and 90% of those, have diabetes type 2. This is a devastating condition for people across the world, but the positive news is that diabetes type 2 is preventable, and if you do have it, is manageable and even reversable. Exercise is a great way to prevent diabetes from developing, and one of the best ways to manage diabetes type 2. In a large cohort study in 2019 by the NIH, they found that runners were 28% less likely to develop diabetes compared to non-runners. Running and other exercise also, has been shown to reduce blood…

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