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Diabetes is the most widespread “lifestyle disease”. According to a 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 34.2 million people, or 10.5% of the U.S. population have diabetes and about 7.3 million people have diabetes but have not yet been diagnosed (2018). The American Diabetes Association (ADA) observes November …

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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If left untreated, the disease can affect every body part and cause serious and life-threatening complications such as kidney damage, nerve damage, amputations and blindness. Every year, the month of November is observed as American Diabetes Month by the American …

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November is celebrated as American Diabetes Month to raise awareness about this chronic condition. November 14 is observed as World Diabetes Day by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme for American Diabetes Month is “Everyday Reality”. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) explains, “For those who’ve been diagnosed, …

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