Diabetes in Idaho on the Rise
November 3, 2008 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
If you live in Idaho, you should know that the ”number of Idaho residents diagnosed with diabetes has tripled in the past decade, outpacing rates that are soaring across the country.” ~source
The figures are from a large diabetes study that was released recently from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
But what could be the cause? One nurse in the study felt that some people are simply more aware of the signs of diabetes and are going in for treatment. Others feel it’s just part of the trend where diabetes is, unfortunately, on the rise.
Unfortunately, this is probably just the tip of the iceberg. Diabetes numbers are up nationwide as compared to a few years ago. Even more concerning is the alarming number of childhood diabetes cases.
I am diabetes Advocate. I have diabetes. It is not under control through weight loss and exercise. My mission is to make more awareness about Type 2 diabetes. I am speaking at schools, Offices and doing all I can to get the word out.
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