标签：diabetes in the united states

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. This means that your body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells in your pancreas that produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body use glucose for energy. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin. According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, or 10.5% of the population. This number is expected to increase to 46.2 million by 2030. The rise in...