<p>November is National Diabetes Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 37 million Americans are living with diabetes.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode of CHRISTUS Calling, you'll hear the story of 59-year-old Alfredo Castillo. When he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes earlier this year, he thought life as he knew it was over. But after attending a class through the Diabetes Education Program at CHRISTUS Health, Alfredo is now confidently managing his condition and still doing all of the things he loves in life.&nbsp;</p> <p>Host Jillian Fertig also digs into the potential warning signs and symptoms of diabetes, the difference between Type 1 and Type diabetes, first steps after a diagnosis and how the CHRISTUS Health Education team is here to guide patients, their families and caregivers every step of the way. &nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about the CHRISTUS Health Education programs, visit www.christushealth.org&nbsp;</p>