5 Facts About Diabetes That Everyone Should Know

One in 10 Americans has diabetes – so if you don’t have it yourself, chances are you know someone who does.

The more you know about a chronic condition like diabetes, the easier it is to prevent it from developing and live a heathy life, said Shane Joy, PA, a primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.

Here are five surprising facts about diabetes, according to Joy, that everyone should know.
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Millions of Americans are undiagnosed.

The American Diabetes Association reports 37.3 million Americans have diabetes but 8.5 million of them are undiagnosed.

“Most patients with pre-diabetes are asymptomatic and unaware of their situation,” Joy says. “That’s why screenings at your annual primary care visit are so important. If your glucose levels are never checked, you may never know they’re elevated.”

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