What an exciting addition to your Crave food section to see a well-written article on local nutrition and science (“UH study of Ma‘o Farms shows interns reaping health benefits,” Star-Advertiser, Feb. 20).

To reverse and prevent Type 2 diabetes in our state, healthy eating and lifestyle changes are going to be imperative.

Your article demonstrates that working hand-in-hand with local doctors and scientists, community members can contribute to sustainable eating and exercise plans that significantly reduce their risk for diabetes.

Dr. Mariana Gerschenson

Director, University of Hawaii Diabetes Research Center

John A. Burns School of Medicine

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