December 9, 2024

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Managing diabetes for optimum health by following ABCs

Managing diabetes for optimum health by following ABCs

Mark A. Mahoney

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. National Diabetes Month offers an opportunity to spotlight this critical public health issue and inspire people to take charge of their health.

This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems.

Managing diabetes for optimum health by following ABCs

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. The latest statistics from the American Heart Association (Jan. 2024) note: 9.7 million adults have undiagnosed diabetes with an additional 29.3 million having diagnosed diabetes.

Diabetes affects about 38 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.

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