Diabetes – Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada

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DIABETES PREVENTION

NEWLY DIAGNOSED

LIFE WITH DIABETES

What's Happening

ASK THE EXPERTS

Hear from our Expert:
Nicole Cabrera-Heiring, APRN

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN) is addressing critical community needs through effective treatment and education, ensuring comprehensive care for underserved populations.

WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

Diabetes: Why it Matters!

Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 37 million Americans have diabetes and face its devastating consequences. What’s true nationwide is also true in Nevada.

TRANSFORMATIONS

Patient Highlight: Roselle

Originally from Belize, Roselle arrived in Las Vegas 15 years ago with her two small children. Her journey was marked by hardship, disappointment, hope, and faith, a testament to the strength of her spirit despite life’s countless trials.

Diabetes By-the-Numbers

The numbers are staggering. Diabetes isn’t just a disease—it’s an epidemic, affecting over 38 million Americans with devastating consequences.

1.2M

Americans are diagnosed each year

11.6%

of Americans had diabetes in 2023

97.6M

American adults are living with prediabetes

But there’s hope. Join us as we continue the fight against diabetes and work to find a cure.

Are you at risk?

Learning your risk is the first step in taking action against type 2 diabetes. Take our 60-Second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test today to receive actionable next steps in your health journey.