Diabetes And Heart Disease: Some Ways To Reduce Your Risk

If you’re a fairly well informed citizen, you’re probably aware that there’s a growing epidemic of obesity in this country.  We hear about that all the time in the media.  But did you know that there’s another epidemic that is spiraling out of control in America, even in our children?  It’s called adult onset diabetes, or Type 2 diabetes.  And yes, more and more kids are being diagnosed with this disease that, until quite recently, was virtually unknown in minors.  Diabetes is a ravaging disease.  It can lead to blindness, kidney failure, and even limb amputation due to poor circulation.  But most diabetics actually die of heart disease.  Here are some things you should know about diabetes and heart disease.

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