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Diabetes

1 in 10 Texans has diabetes. Prevention, management, and the community programs closing the gap between diagnosis and daily life.

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Harris County Diabetes Education Program with UT Health

Harris County partners with UT Health to provide free diabetes education and support services to help residents manage their condition and live healthier lives.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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~902,700 without insurance

Uninsured population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

19%

Uninsured rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

4,700,447 total

Population for insurance coverage

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

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