The disease of Diabetes is a rapidly growing one, especially in North America, where fast foods and foods with high amounts of sugar are much more prevalent and available than in other parts of the world. Diabetes statistics do not look good as they have grown too much over the years – particularly in children.
More and more children are contracting Type 2 Diabetes these days than ever before. This fact is significant because Type 2 Diabetes used to be only found in adults! Again, statistics state that this is because of the amount fast foods and sweets that children are consuming from day to day.
Diabetes has not stopped growing with just the children though; adults have also witnessed a boost in numbers. The foods eaten and the exercise not done have also contributed heavily to the growth in adult Diabetes.
Not only has Diabetes increased in the last few years, but it is Type 2 Diabetes that is the one that has increased. Statistics show that 90 to 95 percent of the 20.8 million people with Diabetes in the United States have Type 2 Diabetes. This is an alarming fact because Type 2 Diabetes is the type that can usually be prevented with a healthier diet and regular exercise. The culture we live in as North Americans is definitely contributing a lot to the growth of Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes Statistics also state that out of the 20.8 million people in America that have Diabetes, only 14.6 million people have been diagnosed with the disease. That leaves 6.2 million people who have not been diagnosed, and whose lives are in danger because they may not know that they have Diabetes.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of Diabetes, please get checked for the disease promptly. This is one test that it is better to fail than not to take at all, and your doctor will not mind testing you!