Alok Mishra Alok Mishra Asked 10 months ago

How many americans have diabetes?

My father has had diabetes for many years now, and we're always careful about his diet. I often hear that it's a very common disease globally. How many Americans have diabetes?

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Manoj Saxena Manoj Saxena Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Around 38 million Americans have diabetes, which is a massive number. Having managed my own sugar levels for ten years, the best tip is to cut out processed carbs completely and walk at least 30 minutes daily.

Rajiv Kapoor Rajiv Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, nearly 38 million people there are affected. Regular blood sugar monitoring is key to keeping it under control.

Amit Verma Amit Verma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

With millions affected by diabetes globally, don't trust any 'permanent cure' remedies you see on social media. Only a qualified doctor can prescribe the correct medication and lifestyle changes for your specific body.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In our family, we use bitter gourd juice as a home remedy, but our doctor always says proper medication is essential. It is surprising that over 3.8 crore Americans face this, showing how common lifestyle issues have become.

Manju Sharma Manju Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Almost 11% of their population has diabetes. As a diabetic myself, I advise being very careful with food portions and checking the glycemic index of fruits before eating them.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

It is a huge number, but don't lose heart if you are also managing it. I have tried methi seeds and cinnamon tea, which help slightly, but staying active and taking doctor-prescribed medicine is what actually keeps sugar stable.

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

With over 38 million diabetics, it shows how lifestyle diseases are rising. Just like managing my high BP, getting regular blood checkups and keeping stress low is extremely important to prevent complications.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My uncle who lives in Texas is one of those millions managing diabetes. He strictly sticks to a low-carb diet and swims regularly, which has helped him keep his HbA1c levels in a healthy range.

Deepika Das Deepika Das Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I was looking up some health articles and found out that nearly 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes. It is shocking how fast this lifestyle disease is growing across the whole world.

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