Blindness is One Result of the American Diabetes Epidemic
blindnessA UCLA study shows that 9 percent of adults in California have been diagnosed with diabetes, a severe health condition that can result in blindness, heart disease, stroke and infections resulting in amputations. High-sugar intake is one of the leading causes of diabetes. A significant number of Californians meet the criteria for prediabetes, which means the need for prevention programs is enormous.
“Investing more now in diabetes prevention and education will save our state billions of dollars down the road,” said Cal. Sen. Bill Monning.

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