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Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Diabetes: Do You Know If You Have It?

Diabetes: Do You Know If You Have It?: "Nearly 7% of Americans have some type of diabetes. Unfortunately, nearly one third of those people are unaware they suffer from it. When a person has diabetes, their body is unable to use the glucose that is in the food they eat.

Diabetes is a very serious illness that, if left untreated, can have adverse affects on a person's nerves, eyes, heart and kidneys. Since the body is unable to use the glucose, it gathers in the bloodstream, which can then cause damage to the various parts of the body."

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