Diabetes is the Sixth Leading Cause of Death Due to Disease in the U.S.Dublin -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44232) has announced the addition of Diabetics: Attitudes and Behaviors in the United States to their offering. The U.S. is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a diabetes epidemic. Given current trends, one in three Americans born in 2000 is expected to develop diabetes, with diabetes becoming a disease that affects entire families, including children. Pre-diabetes will become a condition (like high blood pressure) that is diagnosed and treated in an attempt to prevent diabetes. In spite of the seriousness of the disease, which can lead to blindness, loss of limbs, and death, many at risk are unaware of their predicament. One in three people with diabetes (PDW PDW platelet distribution width. ) have not been diagnosed. One in five U.S. adults is a pre-diabetic, but only 3% believe they are at risk. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death due to disease in the U.S., and the third leading cause in some minority groups. There is potential, however, for change. Private industry and government stand to gain from working together to market awareness and behavior modification behavior modification n. 1. The use of basic learning techniques, such as conditioning, biofeedback, reinforcement, or aversion therapy, to teach simple skills or alter undesirable behavior. 2. See behavior therapy. . From the perspective of public policy, increased control over the disease and fewer diagnoses are necessary to avoid over-taxing the country's medical resources. Already, 10% of U.S. healthcare dollars, and 25% of Medicare dollars are spent on diabetes. With the number of diabetics expected to triple by 2050, diabetes alone could necessitate a need for increased taxation to support Medicare. From the perspective of private industry, if awareness increases, large markets for food, drug, and fitness related products will emerge. Serving the needs of PWD PWD Password PWD Print Working Directory (Unix command) PWD Public Works Department PWD Present Working Directory PWD Person with a Disability PWD Portuguese Water Dog (breed) and those at risk will not only result in the societal good of increased quality and longevity of life for millions, but should also prove profitable for the companies doing so successfully. The focus of this report is on Type 2 and pre-diabetes. Type 2 diabetes type 2 diabetes n. See diabetes mellitus. results from insulin resistance Insulin Resistance Definition Insulin resistance is not a disease as such but rather a state or condition in which a person's body tissues have a lowered level of response to insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps to regulate the level (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when a persons blood glucose levels blood glucose level, n level of glu-cose in the bloodstream, normally about 70 to 115 mg/dL after fasting overnight. Higher levels may indicate diseases such as diabetes mellitus. are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Companies Mentioned -- Blaine Pharmaceuticals -- Avon Products -- Don Pancho -- Perfecta per·fec·ta n. See exacta. [From American Spanish (quiniela) perfecta, perfect (quinella), feminine of perfecto, perfect, from Latin perfectus; see perfect. Products -- Roundy's -- Joseph's Lite Cookies -- Envita Laboratories -- Novartis Medical Health For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44232 |
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