Some quick and interesting facts about diabetic illness in the United States might provide a few surprises. Many people without a diabetic in the house don’t realize how many households in this country are affected in some way with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Being the 7^th leading cause of death in the U.S., surprisingly little publicity is given to diabetic illness when compared to other diseases like breast cancer, aids, or other medical conditions that often lead to death. And considering how many other serious complications diabetes illness is responsible for, one might wonder why we don’t hear more about diabetic illness. Besides Mary Tyler Moore, it’s hard to even think of a celebrity who has taken on the cause. Here are some quick facts you may not be aware of:

• Diabetic illness affects almost 26 million people in the United States. This includes all types