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Choose a disease and condition: About 1 in 10 women in the
United States has diabetes. If not managed, diabetes can lead to
blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputations,
and nerve damage. Return to top More information on Diabetes
Explore other publications and websites Age Page: Diabetes in
Older People — A Disease You Can Manage - This publication
explains what diabetes is, what the symptoms are, and how it is
diagnosed. It also gives tips on managing the disease. Am I at
Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Taking Steps to Lower Your Risk of
Getting Diabetes - This fact sheet defines diabetes and reviews
the signs and symptoms of the disease. It discusses the risk
factors for developing type 2 diabetes and the ways it can be
prevented. Be Smart About Your Heart. Control the ABCs of
Diabetes: A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol - This brochure
discusses the risk of stroke for someone with diabetes. Diabetic
Eye Disease: Facts About Diabet