Diabetes

An estimated 7.8% of the United States population has some form of diabetes

Diabetes is a condition when the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar and starches into energy. An estimated 7.8% of the United States population has some form of diabetes.

When not properly managed, diabetes can lead to many serious effects, including but not limited to:

  • Heart disease
  • Kidney failure
  • Blindness
  • Nerve damage
  • Impotence
  • Gangrene
  • Amputation

Almost all effects can be prevented with proper management.

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