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One in 7 South Carolinians battle diabetes. Yet, community heroes and innovative solutions are changing the game. Explore more in the 2023 Diabetes Free SC Impact Report.

Diabetes is a major health concern in South Carolina. It’s the eighth-leading cause of death in the state. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), 1 in 7 adults in South Carolina have diabetes. This is...

Understanding your A1C level is an important tool for managing your diabetes and prediabetes. Learn more about how this simple blood test can help you live a happier and healthier life.

In 2022, Diabetes Free SC (DFSC) partnered with Kids in Parks* to expand the program in South Carolina. The award-winning program works with park partners to convert trails into TRACK Trails. The updated trails offer free, self-guided quests to make...

Diabetes affects hundreds of thousands of people in South Carolina. But it does not affect them at the same rate. The rate of the disease is higher among Black residents than white. It affects more than 16 percent of Black people in the state. It...