The numbers are climbing…1 in 10 adult Americans have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); about 1/3 of these are undiagnosed and untreated. One in 3 adults have pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome—most will progress to T2DM. And things are even less promising for the younger generation with T2DM continuing to rise with no end in sight.
The Type 2 Diabetes Crisis
Posted on September 2, 2014 by Deb Hart
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Deb Hart
Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.