Many Americans Unaware They Have Diabetes

A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control highlights how common type II diabetes is among American adults. The study is summarized in this NIH news release. 6.5% of American adults have diabetes. Even more alarming is that a third of them don't know they have it. Type II diabetes has serious potential consequences, and its high prevalence makes it a common cause of disabi...
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