A generation ago, less than 3% of Americans had diabetes – today it’s almost 10%. It’s predicted that by 2025, half of the U.S. population will have diabetes or pre-diabetes. According to 2017 data from the South Dakota Department of Health, 11% of South Dakotans have been told by a doctor that they have diabetes. At 17%, American Indians demonstrate a significantly higher prevalence of diabetes than white South Dakotans at 9%. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Through special dedicated programming, SDPB examines the local impact of diabetes on South Dakotans and highlights effective treatment and prevention. “Innovation” during In the Moment with Lori Walsh Friday, Nov. 13, noon (11am MT) on SDPB Radio & SDPB.org South Dakota Focus: South Dakotans & Diabetes SDPB1: Thursday, Nov. 19, 8pm (7 MT)
Blood Sugar Rising
SDPB1: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2pm (1 MT) This human-centered documentary follows the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S, where diabetes and pre-diabetes affect over 100 million people and costs more than $325 billion each year. Blood Sugar Rising puts human faces to the statistics, exploring the history and science of the illness through portraits of Americans whose stories shape the film.
Democracy in Action on SDPB Get trusted, in-depth and independent election coverage with a comprehensive schedule of news, public affairs, documentary and corresponding digital programming. Millions of Americans and citizens of the world have turned to the PBS NewsHour and NPR for solid, reliable reporting. Watch PBS NewsHour for live coverage of election results, anchored by Judy Woodruff. Tune into SDPB Radio for local and national upto-the-minute election coverage. SDPB1: Tuesday, November 3, 5pm (4 MT)
Stephanie Rissler hosts South Dakota Focus on SDPB, with in-depth talk about the issues and events on South Dakotans’ minds. Join the conversation and text your questions to 605-956-7372 or email SDFocus@ sdpb.org. Watch live at sdpb.org/live. For stories on local candidates visit SDPB.org/election. SDPB1: Thursdays, 8pm (7 MT) November November2020 2020
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