# Hospital Auxilio Mutuo holds diabetes prevention health fair in Puerto Rico

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo hosted a diabetes prevention health fair in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

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Hospital Auxilio Mutuo located in Hato Rey held a diabetes prevention and early detection health fair. [^1]

112 glucose tests were conducted over four hours at the Hospital Auxilio Mutuo diabetes awareness fair. [^2] Data presented at the fair stated type 2 diabetes represents approximately 80% of all diabetes cases in Puerto Rico. [^3] The health fair educated attendees on blood glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring, and healthy eating practices. [^4]

Puerto Rico Department of Health estimated 480,952 adults (17.8% of the adult population) lived with diabetes in 2024. [^5] The 2023 CDC report found Puerto Rico had one of the highest age-adjusted diagnosed diabetes prevalence rates among US territories. [^6] Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot effectively use insulin or produce sufficient insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. [^7]

The fair included blood pressure screenings, educational health booths, and a public salsa exercise class. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Hospital Auxilio Mutuo located in Hato Rey held a diabetes prevention and early detection health fair. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. 112 glucose tests were conducted over four hours at the Hospital Auxilio Mutuo diabetes awareness fair. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)
3. Data presented at the fair stated type 2 diabetes represents approximately 80% of all diabetes cases in Puerto Rico. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. The health fair educated attendees on blood glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring, and healthy eating practices. (WAPA.TV, News)
5. Puerto Rico Department of Health estimated 480,952 adults (17.8% of the adult population) lived with diabetes in 2024. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)
6. The 2023 CDC report found Puerto Rico had one of the highest age-adjusted diagnosed diabetes prevalence rates among US territories. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)
7. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot effectively use insulin or produce sufficient insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. (WAPA.TV, News)
8. The fair included blood pressure screenings, educational health booths, and a public salsa exercise class. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)

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