(Rapid City, SD) — The Step Into Better Health day is helping prevent diabetes among Native Americans. The day-long event provided free screenings, preventative education, and early detection information for tribal members. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the country and Native American people are 36-percent more likely to develop the disease compared to other ethnicities. The event was held at the Oyate Health Center in Rapid City. It’s not clear how many people attended the event.
