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    Healthy Byte | October 2026 | Volume 13, Issue 10

    News Article | October 27, 2026

    Diabetes awareness

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    Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how the body uses blood sugar (glucose), an important source of energy for the body's cells. With proper management and support, individuals living with diabetes can improve their health, reduce complications, and maintain a high quality of life.
     

    Diabetes quick facts

    • 40.1 million Americans have diabetes, representing 12.0% of the U.S. population. 
    • 115.2 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, placing them at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. 
    • 11.0 million adults have undiagnosed diabetes, meaning more than 1 in 4 adults with diabetes do not know they have the condition. 
    • Approximately 1.2 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with diabetes each year. 
    • Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to 94,445 deaths annually. 

    Did you know? 

    • 2.1 million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes, including approximately 314,000 children and adolescents under age 20. 
    Living with diabetes can be challenging, but individuals do not have to manage it alone. By partnering with healthcare providers, staying engaged in self-care, and making healthy lifestyle choices, people with diabetes can take meaningful steps toward better health and reduce their risk of complications.

    Visit the American Diabetes Association for more key statistics.
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