Every year, 1.6 million people older than 20 are diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. The disease is emerging as one of the most serious health problems of our time, with nearly 24 million people affected - that's 7.8 percent of the United States population, or roughly the population of the state of Texas.
It's a disease that cannot be cured and demands major lifestyle changes and ongoing support; however, people living with diabetes can still ...