Diabetes
Could you have prediabetes?
Millions of women have no idea they're at risk for diabetes. Find out if you're one of them, and take action to prevent this disease.
Right now, 79 million Americans—including one out of every two adults over age 65—are at risk for a disease that could steal their sight, damage their nerves, destroy their kidneys, and lead to a heart attack or stroke. What's more, half of those at risk don't know their health is in jeopardy.
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