Diabetes is a common disease,
yet every individual needs unique care

  • It is estimated that 34 million people in the United States have diabetes (this is about 1 in every 10 people).
  • In 2015, 11.4 percent of Texans had diabetes.
  • The majority of people have type 2 diabetes.
  • 88 million adults have prediabetes.
  • More than 8 in 10 adults don’t know they have prediabetes
  • In most cases, people who develop Type 2 diabetes are age 45 and older.
  • Diabetes is also becoming more common for children, teens and young adults.
  • Risk of early death for adults with diabetes is 60% higher than for adults without diabetes.
  • The Good news is that you can prevent or delay developing Type 2 diabetes with some lifestyle changes.

Speak with your doctor today about how to
prevent, diagnosed, treat and care for diabetes.

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Learn more about type 1 & 2 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes:
No matter if you have type 1 diabetes, you can find success by balancing your medications, and sticking to your daily exercise routine and nutrition plan. But wherever you are with this challenge, you can always reach out for help of any kind—from your caregivers, your family or other people who live with type 1 diabetes. Learn more about type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes:
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Type 2 means that your body doesn't use insulin properly. And while some people can control their blood sugar levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to manage it. Regardless, you have everything you need to fight it. Not sure where to start? Learn how type 2 diabetes is diagnosed.


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