With diabetes on the rise in Manitoba, Diabetes Canada is reiterating the importance of residents being aware and proactive for Diabetes Awareness Month.

Regional Director Andrea Kwasnicki explains 28 per cent of Manitobans are diagnosed with the four types of diabetes: type one, type two, gestational diabetes which occurs in pregnant patients, and pre-diabetes.

Diabetes Canada is urging Manitobans to eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise in order to reduce the risk of developing diabetes or manage the disease, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with type-two diabetes or pre-diabetes.

To learn more about this year’s campaign, tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.