Diseases at Risk
You can prevent them with the choices you make today.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, is a condition which over 30 million Americans suffer from that causes the body to be unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels. Untreated, this condition results in the high blood sugar levels that can lead to a host of other conditions in the immune, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. While Type 2 Diabetes can be treated, patients with Type 2 Diabetes spend nearly $10,000 annually and spend over twice as much on healthcare than patients without Type 2 Diabetes.
Heart Disease
Every year, cardiac disease claims millions of lives and is the leading cause of death across the world. Those most at risk for developing cardiovascular conditions include those with elevated blood pressure, glucose, and lipids; they alsol may be overweight or obese. These conditions cause the heart to lose proper function, leading to a lack of circulation of oxygen and other nutrients found in the bloodstream. Patients with cardiovascular diseases of all kinds average payments of nearly $19,000 annually in the United States.