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Friday, July 25, 2008

Type 2 Diabetes: don't be a number

Over 65 percent of American adults are overweight or obese. And as those numbers rise, so do the instances of Type 2 diabetes, according to the National Institute of Health. The American Diabetes Association estimates that about 21 million people have diabetes, and another 54 million have pre-diabetes.

Don't let yourself become a statistic. Losing weight today will keep you healthy tomorrow. It's never too late. Have a listen to our most recent podcast with Sandra Maltzman to learn more.

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