Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 10 months ago

What percentage of americans have diabetes?

My friend in the US was telling me about how many people there have diabetes. My uncle also has it, so I'm curious. Roughly, what percentage of Americans have diabetes?

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Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Oh, it's quite a significant number! Around 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes, and even more have pre-diabetes. It's a big health challenge there! 😟 Makes you think about healthy food choices, right?

Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

From my understanding, the numbers for diabetes in America are pretty high, both diagnosed and undiagnosed. The best thing is to focus on prevention through diet and exercise, which I've learned from my own journey. Regular checkups are also key to catch it early.

Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It's a big concern, this diabetes. While some natural things like neem juice or fenugreek water can help manage blood sugar, it's very important to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment if you think you have symptoms. Don't rely on home remedies alone for serious conditions.

Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Diabetes, huh? As if I don't have enough things to worry about with my sleep cycle! 😂 But seriously, I hear it's a huge problem there. Probably from all those sugar-laden coffees and processed snacks that I secretly crave but try to avoid.

Arjun Das Arjun Das Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Having just navigated a health issue myself, I can tell you that diabetes is quite common in many countries, including the US. Focus on diet and exercise. Early detection makes a world of difference, so regular checkups for blood sugar are critical.

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Smita Kadam Smita Kadam Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan na, I heard the numbers are quite big. It makes you realize how important it is to keep an eye on what we eat. Thoda exercise bhi karna chahiye, ho na? Prevention is always better.

Vivek Sharma Vivek Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

So many people with diabetes? Guess all those supersized sodas and extra large fries aren't just for show! 😉 But on a serious note, it's a high number, means everyone needs to watch their sugar intake, even if they're not American!

Samir Khan Samir Khan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Roughly 11% of the adult population in the US has diabetes. It's a significant public health issue and a major reason why preventive healthcare and lifestyle management are so critical.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, actually, it's a huge number! Like, close to 10-12% have diagnosed diabetes, and many more are pre-diabetic. It's a wake-up call for healthy eating, haan? No wonder everyone's so health-conscious there.

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