Diabetes Facts

Total Prevalence of Diabetes in the United States, All Ages, 2005:

  • Total: 20.8 million people—7 percent of the population—have diabetes.
  • Diagnosed: 14.6 million people
  • Undiagnosed: 6.2 million people
 

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Diabetes Management - Diabetes Diet
Thursday, 02 August 2007
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. The goal of the alliance is "to eliminate childhood obesity and to inspire all young people in the United States to develop lifelong, healthy habits."

Programs of the Alliance include:

  • Healthy Schools Program
  • Industry Program
  • Kids Movement
  • Healthcare Program
For more information visit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation home page.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 August 2007 )
 
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