American Diabetes Month is November
Your Super 1 Foods pharmacist is a great resourcein helping you manage your diabetes.
We welcome your questions!
Did you know?..............................
- Nearly 24 million people have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- Another 57 million people have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
- One out of every 3 children will face a future with diabetes if current trends continue.
- Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.
- The death rate from diabetes continues to climb. Since 1987, the death rate due to diabetes has increased by 45%.
- The total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $174 billion.
If you are at risk for developing diabetes, prevention is key. Regular exercise, a good diet, and regular health screenings are instrumental for a healthy future.
Those with diabetes should strive for control. Regular physician appointments, health screenings and following diet and exercise programs are all ways you can take control of your diabetes!
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Published 11/05/09
