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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: Maria
Maria, a 56-year-old woman from Cuba, faced a series of daunting health challenges when she arrived in Las Vegas in 2022 to join her son. Diagnosed with melanoma, pre-diabetes, arthritis, and hypertension, Maria was overwhelmed.
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The Ultimate Guide by VMSN Volunteer Terry Bartmus, RN
Managing diabetes involves thriving with the right mix of medications, education, and support. This ultimate guide offers comprehensive information to conquer diabetes effectively.
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.