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Defeat Diabetes
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25.8 million people, or 8.3% of the U.S. population, have diabetes.
 
And more than one third of them don't yet know they have it!  When you think on a global scale, and consider all of the Emerging Nations the number of diabetics is staggering!
 
35% of U.S. adults aged 20 years or older had prediabetes (50% of those aged 65 years or older). In 2010 an estimated 79 million Americans aged 20 years or older have prediabetes.

The latest statistics estimate there are approximately 266 million people diagnosed with diabetes worldwide, and that number is expected to rise to 380 million by the year 2025!

Diabetes is Life Threatening!

But, with early detection diabetes is manageable, allowing those afflicted to live long and fruitful lives. Although no cure for diabetes exists, proper treatment can control the disease and prevent complications.  Once identified as having diabetes, you should immediately:

  1. Consult with a diabetes specialist (Diabetologist or Endocrinologist). 
  2. Start on a supervised medical and nutritional therapy program.        
  3. Include an individualized physical fitness program into your lifestyle. 

All three are absolutely necessary for the proper management of diabetes.  logo stand as a constant reminder of these three facts.

About Diabetes:  Table of Contents

 

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/estimates11.htm


Updated 26 January 2011
 
 
 
 
 
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