Diabetes
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, but is believed to be underestimated. People with diabetes have increased risk for other illnesses or complications such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nervous system disease, amputations, dental disease, complications of pregnancy and other biochemical imbalances. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 9-8-04)
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes information regarding the types of diabetes, how it is tested for, signs and symptoms and risk factors.