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WDI slideshow image 1 - Diabetes affects over 347 million people worldwide. In 2010, 25.8 million Americans had Diabetes PCC slideshow image 2 - Strokes occur 2-4 times more often in people with Diabetes. Adults with Diabetes die from Heart Disease 2-4 times more often. PCC slideshow image 3 - Diabetes is the leading cause of Kidney failure requiring Dialysis. 25% of Diabetic's kidneys are affected by 10 years of having the disease. PCC slideshow image 4 - Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults. 60% of non-tarumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people with Diabetes. PCC slideshow image 5 - 1 in 3 US Adults could have Diabetes by the year 2050. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US.

 

Improving the value of Diabetes Care