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Diabetes Facts You Should Know

There are 18.2 million Americans with diabetes -- and nearly one-third of them (or 5.2 million people) don't know it! Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and amputations. It kills almost 210,000 people each year.

Some people with diabetes exhibit symptoms, some do not. If you have any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor.

  • Extreme thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Unexplained weight loss