An estimated 22.3 million people were living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in 2012, according to the new report, up from 17.5 million in 2007.
The growing population is due to several factors. Diabetes prevalence increases with age, so the aging baby boomer population is attributing to rising costs. The obesity epidemic also plays a role. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Unfortunately, not all risk factors can be controlled, Petersen said. African-Americans, American Indians and Asian-Americans are all at a greater risk of developing diabetes than Caucasians, leading researchers to believe there is a genetic link.
Diabetes can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, kidney failure and blindness, according to the CDC. If it's not kept under control, diabetes also can cause infections that may lead to leg or foot amputations.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:10:57 GMT
Fire crews are actively working on the Ravenel Bridge in Mt. Pleasant after a car caught on fire. Right now only one lane is open is open going southbound, towards Mt. Pleasant. We have a crew on
Fire crews are actively working on the Ravenel Bridge in Mt. Pleasant after a car caught on fire. Right now only one lane is open is open going southbound, towards Mt. Pleasant. We have a crew on
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:42:49 GMT
In addition to very heavy rain and lightning, the main threats with this storm are damaging straight line winds in excess of 60 mph and hail up to quarter size.
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Berkeley and Charleston counties until 3:00 PM. A severe thunderstorm was located near Awendaw at 2:36
Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Dorchester, Charleston and Berkeley Counties through 4p.m.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:22:22 GMT
The traffic was bumper to bumper, the streets were flooded, and one downtown intersection saw more than it's fair share of trouble. "It's not like they don't know Rutledge and Crosstown floods," says
The traffic was bumper to bumper, the streets were flooded, and one downtown intersection saw more than it's fair share of trouble. "It's not like they don't know Rutledge and Crosstown floods," says
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:34:29 GMT
The USS Yorktown is receiving a new flight deck to prevent leaks during inclement weather. Initially, the deck was going to be replaced with a steel surface. But after meeting with several contractors,
The USS Yorktown is receiving a new flight deck to prevent leaks during inclement weather.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:32 GMT
The following streets are flooded and/or impassable in downtown Charleston:Ashley Ave @ Bennett St/HalseyAshley Ave north of Fishburne Rutledge Ave north of Kennedy Coming / Spring St. Morris/Coming America
The following streets are flooded and/or impassable in downtown Charleston:Ashley Ave @ Bennett St/HalseyAshley Ave north of Fishburne Rutledge Ave north of Kennedy Coming / Spring St. Morris/Coming America
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:05:39 GMT
Fish carcases are floating around Shem Creek. Residents said fishermen are throwing the remains overboard, a habit they've noticed has increased this summer. "My grandkids, my cousins, my nephews they
Fish carcases are floating around Shem Creek. Residents said fishermen are throwing the remains overboard, a habit they've noticed has increased this summer. "My grandkids, my cousins, my nephews they
