Be more than well. Be well prepared.
Be more than well. Be well prepared.
Posted on 29 July 2011 by Dr. Howard Zahalsky, Medical Director
Posted in , Individuals & FamiliesWorkplace Wellness
More than 8 percent of the U.S. population – 25.8 million children and adults – have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. The numbers are staggering, and so is the price tag: an estimated $218 billion was spent in healthcare costs in 2007, factoring in undiagnosed diabetes, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, however, can be prevented.
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