|N a n d r a Caring For Yours Diabetes is a disease in which the
body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a
hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food
into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes
continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and
environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise
appear to There are 20.8 million children and adults in the
United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While
an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes,
unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are
unaware that they have the disease. For more information on this
topic, please go to: American Diabetes Association Heart Attack
and Stroke Coronary heart disease is America's No. 1 killer.
Stroke is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability.
That's why it's so important to reduce your risk factors, know
the warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly
if warning signs occur. For more informati