NURS 3234 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Gatifloxacin, Beta Blocker, American Diabetes Association
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In the united states, diabetes has become an epidemic. Over 25. 6 million people, or 11. 3% of our population, are affected. Just over one-fourth of these individuals are over the age of 65 while less than. 0. 26% are younger than 20: diabetes is a major threat to the well being of americans. It is the 7th leading cause of death: because complications of the disorder affect all major body systems, the price of care for people with diabetes is 2. 3 times higher than for those with normal glucose levels. In the usa alone, direct medical costs are about billion annually with another billion being linked to indirect costs such as disability payments, compensation for work loss, and premature morbidity. Types of diabetes: there are several types of diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 1 results from the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas, preventing it from producing insulin.
