Diabetes Statistics

On average, every 25 seconds someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes.

It is estimated that in 2007, 57 million American adults aged 20 years or older had impaired fasting glucose, suggesting that at least 57 million American adults had prediabetes.

Studies in the United States and abroad have found that better blood sugar control reduces the risk for eye disease, kidney disease, and nerve disease by 40% in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Of those suffering from diabetes worldwide, up to 50% are unaware of their condition.

About 2 out of 3 U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to the CDC.  That's roughly 129 million people who are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some forms of cancer, and other disabling medical conditions.

Lifestyle changes, such as consistent moderate intensity, physical activity and a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk for developing type 2 diabetes 40% to 60%.

Sources:
US Department of Health and Human Services
Center for Disease Controland Prevention
US Food & Drug Administration
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