The Georgia Senate has passed a resolution recognizing NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as Georgia’s Diabetes Ambassador. Wilkins, a Type 2 diabetics, is currently vice president of basketball for the Atlanta Hawks and a sportscaster on Sportsouth and FSN South.
In this role, Wilkins hopes to reach even more people affected by the diabetes epidemic through educational and awareness efforts. Type 2 diabetes, the more common form of the disease is growing at a rapid pace. People with Type 2 diabetes produce the blood-sugar regulating hormone insulin, but the body doesn’t use it efficiently. High levels of sugar in the blood can lead to many dangerous long-term complications from the disease, such as heart attack, blindness, stroke and even amputations.
Wilkins, a type 2 diabetic is honored by the recognition and eager to broaden his role in educating the community on diabetes including symptoms, living a full life with this disease and how diet and exercise are the best prevention.
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