American Diabetes Association Alert Day

American Diabetes Association Alert Day
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Do you know your risk for diabetes? March 27, 2018 is American Diabetes Association Alert Day and serves as a wake up call for people to learn if they might be likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 9.3% of the American population had diabetes in 2012 and it remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States.

Take a risk assessment test and learn more.

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