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National Institute of Health

World Diabetes Day Thursday

November 13, 2013

Facts for Diabetes Awareness National Diabetes Awareness Month November 2013

Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $245 billion.

Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Current Estimates

Prediabetes is when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but

not high enough to be diagnosed a type 2 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults.

Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age—even during childhood.

The beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked and destroyed them.

This begins with insulin resistance, that eventually causes the pancreas to lose the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals.

The signs of diabetes are • being very thirsty • urinating often • feeling very hungry or tired • losing weight without trying • having sores that heal slowly • having dry, itchy skin • losing the feeling in your feet or having

tingling in your feet • having blurry eyesight

In people who don't have diabetes, the normal blood glucose range is about 70

to 120.

Diabetes can lead to serious problems with your eyes, kidneys, nerves, gums and teeth and cardiovascular system. Diabetes more than doubles the risk of heart disease or stroke.

• Diabetes treatment includes: • Following a recommended diet. • Being physically active. • Taking prescribed medications as

directed. • Check your blood glucose as

recommended.

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