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November is National Diabetes Month. More than 17 million people in the United States have diabetes, but about one-third of them have yet to be diagnosed with the disease. An additional 16 million people have pre-diabetes, an elevated blood glucose level.
Diabetes is caused when the body is unable to produce insulin (type 1 diabetes) or can’t properly use the insulin it produces (type 2 diabetes). Each day approximately 2,700 people learn that they have diabetes.
Recent studies have shown that healthy food choices, weight management, activity, and stress management can all contribute to a prevention of diabetes. These same factors also help individuals who are already diagnosed with diabetes to better manage their condition.
To learn more about diabetes and your health, visit The American Diabetes Association.
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