1,700 in-person and online CDC-recognized programs nationwide.
“Our goal with this campaign is to help more of the 84 million Americans living with prediabetes find out whether they have prediabetes and urge them to talk with their physician as soon as they find out they may be at risk,” said AMA President Dr. Barbara McAneny.
“We encourage anyone who learns through the test that they may be at risk for prediabetes to consult their doctor to confirm a prediabetes diagnosis and find out how lifestyle changes can help them prevent type 2 diabetes,” McAneny added.
About 30 million Americans have diabetes, and the number of adults diagnosed with the disease has more than tripled in the past 20 years.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians has more on prediabetes.