It’s a nationwide epidemic
The numbers associated with diabetes make a strong case for devoting more resources to finding a cure.
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About Diabetes
Examine the Facts
Over 38 million children and adults have diabetes in the United States.
The cost of diabetes
The national cost of diabetes in the U.S. in 2022 was more than $412.9 billion, up from $327 billion in 2017.
Statistics by state
Diabetes is growing at an epidemic rate in the United States. And what's true nationwide is also true in each state.
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