Diabetes in Virginia

Do You Know?

• Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death in Virginia.
• 400,000 adult Virginians have diabetes.
• 132,000 adult Virginians have diabetes and do not know it. (undiagnosed)
• 842,000 to 1,150,000 Virginians 40 to 74 years of age have pre-diabetes.
• Virginia passed a law in 1999 that mandates insurance companies in Virginia must cover diabetes education and supplies.
• Diabetes management practices in Virginia are improving.
• About the Virginia Diabetes Council?

The Virginia Diabetes Prevention and Control Project currently funds two local diabetes projects. Click on Lenowisco or Eastern Shore to find out what local activities are available.

Lenowisco

Eastern Shore

 

For more information on diabetes in Virginia, visit Diabetes Data and Statistics

 

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