
America’s Epidemic: Types of Diabetes and How to Reverse Them
Are you at risk for different types of diabetes? According to the Center for Disease Control, it isn’t looking good. The average American has a 1-in-3 chance of developing prediabetes symptoms at some point in their life. (1) To make matters worse, an estimated 1-in-10 Americans already have some form of one of the types of diabetes. (1) Unfortunately, these numbers aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. The main types of diabetes are: Type 1 diabetes (autoimmune) Type 2 diabetes (diet-induced) Gestational diabetes (pregnancy-related) Diabetes can also be caused by complications from medications, surgery, and various illnesses. Roughly 90-95 percent of all diabetes cases are type 2. (2) Fortunately, type 2 diabetes is preventable and reversible with diet and exercise. But the stakes are high. Diabetes is a dangerous disease that can lead to amputations, blindness, and …
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