- 90-95% of the diabetes population have Type 2, and only 5-10% have Type 1.
- 789,000 new cases every year.
- Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart disease,
stroke, and amputations.
- 60-70% of those with diabetes will develop nerve damage and 15% will develop
foot ulcers-some leading to amputations.
- People with diabetes miss seven times more work than those without the
disease.
- Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with diet and exercise alone if properly
educated and managed.
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