It’s not uncommon for communities of color to have higher diabetes rates.

Hispanics, for example, have more than a 50% chance of developing the disease, according to the CDC. But a diabetes prevention program focused on Latinos is headed to some Texas cities thanks to the nonprofit Hispanic Federation. I spoke with their Director of Health Programs to find out more.

With diabetes being one of the most common chronic diseases among youth, a Texas teen with type 1 diabetes and his mom are publicly sharing their journey with the disease to help others. Reporter Blessing Iwuchukwu has their story.