Diabetes
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FAST FACTS 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older each year. |
Diabetes is a chronic disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. With the proper medical treatment, most people suffering from both Type I and Type II diabetes are able to manage the disease. If you are suffering from diabetes, talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner about the following:

How to quit smoking
How to control blood pressure
How to control cholesterol
How to eat healthy
Getting the following tests: A1C, foot care, eye exams, and heart and blood vessel exams
| American Diabetes Association | Learning About Diabetes | ||
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |