Q&A
Diabetes prevalence and prevention strategies in New York City
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Council Member Narcisse raises concerns about the increasing prevalence of diabetes nationwide and inquires about the situation in New York City. DOHMH Acting Health Commissioner Michelle Morse acknowledges the rise in diabetes prevalence in NYC over the past 20 years and highlights the inequitable distribution of the disease across neighborhoods.
- Confirmation of increased diabetes prevalence in NYC over the last two decades
- Emphasis on inequitable distribution of diabetes across different neighborhoods
- Discussion on the importance of healthcare access and preventative measures in addressing diabetes
- Mention of efforts to shape the food environment as part of preventative work
Mercedes Narcisse
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There is an increase in diabetes around our nation.
0:54:36
I'm talking about the whole United States of America, but there's no increase in medication, like people applying, beyond medication.
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Why you think so?
Michelle Morse
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We'd be happy to look at the New York City specific data for that question.
Mercedes Narcisse
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Because I know New York City is big, so that's why I was coming
Lynn Schulman
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to you.
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It is a big city.
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So
Michelle Morse
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we'd be happy to follow-up with you to, understand more the reference, and the research, and then also share some of the New York City specific data.
0:55:04
We have in New York City seen an increase in diabetes prevalence over the past 20 years.
Lynn Schulman
0:55:09
Mhmm.
Michelle Morse
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And it's and it's, again, not equitable.
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It's some neighborhoods
Mercedes Narcisse
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have not.
Michelle Morse
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More so than others.
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And access to health care, again, is one of the most important issues as well for addressing diabetes in addition to all the things we do to try to shape the food environment and do the preventative work, which is in large part our role in the health
Mercedes Narcisse
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You just spoke my language.
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Preventive approach.
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If we don't do that we're not going anywhere and the food, the housing, I mean, I'm with you with that.
0:55:40
May I?
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Because I have some other question that I want to.
