
Diabetes
While the disease is ranked as the sixth leading cause of death among Americans, it is estimated that for every death for which diabetes is listed as the cause, there are five more for which it is also a contributing factor.
People having diabetes incur medical costs that are two or three times higher than those without diabetes. A person with diabetes can face direct costs for medication and supplies ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 a year. The personal costs of diabetes may include reduced quality of life. Possible complications include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, amputation and erectile dysfunction.
The prevalence of Diabetes is on a steady incline throughout the US and other nations worldwide. The cost of treating the disease is mounting simultaneously. Health Matters International has expanded its product line to include some of the most popular diabetic strips, meters, lancets and prescription medication to help control the cost of living with diabetes.
Total Prevalence of Diabetes in the United States, All Ages, 2005
Total: 20.8 million people "7 percent of the population" have diabetes.
Diagnosed: 14.6 million people
Undiagnosed: 6.2 million people
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