Diabetes is a nationwide epidemic, affecting an estimated 11.6% of the U.S. population. Here in Carroll County, diabetes was identified as the number two health concern on the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment.
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Prediabetes
Prediabetes is when a person’s blood sugars are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. More than 86 million Americans, or 37% percent of American adults, have prediabetes — and most are unaware, because there are no symptoms.