Study: One in Two Americans Have Diabetes or Are Likely To

In the 90s, about one in ten American adults had diabetes. Today, the rate is closer to one in seven, about 14 percent – and another 38 percent of Americans are prediabetic. This means their blood sugar is high enough that they’re at great risk, or “on the cusp” of being diagnosed with the disease.

How Do I Know If I’m at Risk for Diabetes? http://conditions.about.com/cc/type2diabetes/overview/risk-for-diabetes/intro-risk-factors

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: One in Two Americans Have Diabetes or Are Likely To In the 90s, about one in ten American adults had diabetes. Today, the rate is closer to one in seven, about 14 percent – and another 38 percent of Americans are prediabetic. This means their blood sugar is high enough that they’re at great risk, or “on the cusp” of being diagnosed with the disease. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health How Do I Know If I’m at Risk for Diabetes? READ NOW What Can I Do to Lower My Risk of Diabetes?    READ NOW So You Have Diabetes – Here’s How to Take Control    READ NOW What Not to Do If You Love Someone With Diabetes    READ NOW Trending Now • Your Complete Guide to Reducing Inflammation • Can I Prevent Hair Loss? • Why Vitamin D Is So Important for the Thyroid • 5 Tips for Weaning a Breastfed Baby • Why Loved Ones Reject Good Advice • If You Have Asthma, You Need to Watch Your Stress • Where to Get Free Information on Breast Cancer Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.