‘There’s no barriers’ | San Antonio Metro Health offering free resources for those with diabetes [Video]

SAN ANTONIO — Diabetes is a big problem here in San Antonio, and new data shows it’s a growing problem with younger people.

Metro Health is offering free resources for local families this weekend. And when it comes to diabetes, rates in the city are higher than state and national averages.

“Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death here in San Antonio. 1 out of every 9 San Antonio residents, report being diagnosed with diabetes,” Julius Hunter, Senior Management Coordinator, Diabetes Prevention & Control Program said.

Metro Health says they are also seeing some disturbing trends in the city.

“We’re also seeing in our youth, children ages 10 to 17.  There has been an increase in type two diabetes within our community,” Hunter said. 

There is also an epidemic among men, according to …