Pooja Desai Pooja Desai Asked 4 months ago

How many diabetics are there in the us?

I heard on a news report that diabetes is a huge problem in America. I'm trying to understand the scale of it. Approximately how many people are diabetic in the US?

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Sunita Mishra Sunita Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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The number is huge, probably more than 38 million! At this rate, sugar-free sweets might become the national food there. Let's just focus on keeping our own sweet cravings in check and getting our regular blood reports done on time.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

It is estimated that more than 37 million Americans have diabetes. Just like managing my blood pressure, it shows how common these lifestyle disorders have become. Regular health checkups and a low-salt, low-sugar diet are essential for everyone now.

Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It's around 37-38 million people, which sounds super scary when you first read it. But trust me, once you realize how many people manage it successfully every day, the fear goes away. It is highly manageable with a doctor's guidance.

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I think it's somewhere around 38 million according to recent stats. It is crazy how common it is over there and here too. Honestly, with our late-night study snacks and junk food, we should all be a bit more careful about our habits.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Reports say over 37 million people in the US have it, and many don't even know yet. Managing my child's daily blood sugar has taught me that awareness is everything. Always get your family tested if you notice any unusual fatigue or thirst.

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