Gaining weight was easy. Losing it's a lot harder.. but very much worth the effort. You have to work at losing weight. Every day. But with every step, you lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Because many of the nearly one million deaths each year from type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke could be prevented with a few fifestyle changes including weight loss, regular physical activity and healthier food choices. It's not easy. But it is worth it. .American Diabetes Association. CheckvUpAmerica.on Learn how you can help stop diabetes by losing weight, eating healthy and staying active. Visit checkupamerica.org or call 1-800-DIABETES This ad sponsored by Panhandle Counseling and Health Clinic (PCHC). We encourage you to visit your doctor and PCHC Heallh ciinic have an Alc test done to find out if you're diabetic. If youASANLE dont have a doctor, call PCHC for an appointment at 580-338-0072.