Diabetes

The number of people in the U.S. with diabetes is on the rise. The American Diabetes Association reports that 23.6 million Americans have the disease. That is 7.8 percent of the population.

People with diabetes have a greater risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and other health problems.

But there is good news. Diabetes can be managed or even prevented. Follow the links below to learn more.

What Is Diabetes?
Nutrition and Diabetes
Exercise and Diabetes
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Diabetes Symptoms
Monitoring and Managing Diabetes

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