New nationwide index tracks prevalence of diabetes
Over the years, diabetes has become a troubling and expensive health issue for millions of Americans.
Over the years, diabetes has become a troubling and expensive health issue for millions of Americans. These individuals may offset some of the costs by buying cheap medication from Canada. Doctors often recommend that patients buy Actos to help them control their blood sugar levels.
In order to get a better idea of the prevalence of diabetes, the National Minority Quality Forum and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation have teamed up with the CBC Health Braintrust to launch the U.S. Diabetes Index (USDI).
The resource compiles more than 30,000 maps, graphs and charts on the spread of type 2 diabetes, the costs of the illness, populations of pre-diabetics and other variables. This information is divided by geographical region, age, gender and race.
"USDI allows us to direct our resources to the most affected areas so that those living with the disease in high-risk communities are no longer subjected to the patterns of avoidable hospitalizations and premature death that currently afflict them," said Gary Puckrein, CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum.
Although many diabetics can maintain good health by eating a nutritious diet and exercising, many of them buy Actos and other drugs to improve glycemic control. Looking into cheap medication from Canada may offer them significant discounts on such products.
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