Bronx Borough President Calls for Diabetes Health Emergency Declaration

A startling statistic: Around 60,000 New York City adults are diagnosed with diabetes each year, with the Bronx disproportionately affected. Four Bronx neighborhoods have the highest blood sugar levels in the city among people with diabetes.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is leading the charge, advocating for NYC to declare a diabetes health emergency. She believes decisive action is needed to address this growing crisis.

This alarming situation highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and resources to combat diabetes in the Bronx and across the city.

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