HUTCHINSON, Kan. — November is National Diabetes month. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Americans have this disease, that’s more than 30 million people. Kansas is even worse, almost 13% of adult Kansans have diabetes. Additionally, more than 35% of adult Kansans have prediabetes.

To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, the Reno County Health Department is offering a six-week workshop series for people living with chronic diseases such as heart disease and prediabetes. The workshops teach skills that lead to a healthy life with chronic conditions.

The workshops begin Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Hutch Rec Senior Center at Elmdale Park. Call 663-2811 to register and get additional information.