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Background Information

The cause of Diabetes is currently unknown. There is presently no cure for Diabetes, nor does a vaccine exist to prevent it. Diabetes causes its sufferers to be unable to use the glucose (sugar) in their food for energy. The glucose accumulates in the bloodstream, where it can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Left untreated, diabetes can develop devastating complications.

Diabetes is one of the largest causes of death in the United States today. It affects an estimated 20.8 million Americans. Approximately 6.2 million are currently undiagnosed Diabetics and are at risk for life threatening complications. Diabetics have a dramatically increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. Diabetics can also suffer complications from damage to the kidneys, eyes, heart, feet, nerves and circulatory system.

Many cases of Diabetes related complications and death can be prevented by choosing healthy foods, physical activity, weight loss and medications to normalize blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and lipids.

Although there is presently no cure, most cases of Diabetes can be managed through the use of prescription medications, exercise and controlled diet. Those that suffer from Type 2 Diabetes may be helped through the use of prescription medications such as Glipizide, Metformin, Glucophage and others. Those suffering from more serious cases of Type 2 Diabetes or Type 1 Diabetes may need to take daily injections of Insulin or wear an Insulin “pump” to keep their blood glucose at manageable levels.

Due to the serious nature of its complications and the high cost of health care for those who suffer from the disease, Diabetes is one of the most widely researched diseases worldwide today. Hundreds of millions of dollars are currently being spent each year on Diabetic research in search of a cure. However, most research thus far has only yielded more effective ways of managing the disease, rather than preventing or curing it.

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