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National Diabetes Month: November 2023
National Diabetes Month: November 2023
Press Release Number CB23-SFS.158
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Diabetes Month 2023:
“November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems.
“Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.
“But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health may help you prevent diabetes health problems.
From The American Presidency Project: Proclamation 10486—National Diabetes Month, 2022
“This month, we acknowledge more than 37 million Americans living with diabetes who inspire us to develop better treatment options, make life-saving medicines more affordable, and finally find a cure for this disease.
“Over 10 percent of Americans have Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes, and tens of millions more remain at risk of developing this chronic condition. While the scientific community has made strides over the past several decades to help patients manage symptoms, too many loved ones must still contend with the daily challenge of managing blood sugar levels, the dangers of long-term health complications, and the frustration of being diagnosed with a disease that has yet to be cured. Despite it costing only $10 to manufacture a vial of insulin, drug companies can charge more than 30 times that, leaving families struggling to pay for life-saving medicine. The inability to afford vital treatment not only deprives people of a healthy existence but also of their dignity. This is especially true for people of color, who have higher rates of diabetes.”
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Source: 2021 County Business Patterns (CBP)
Note: The table above is sorted by number of establishments in the United States and the top 10 states. Click on the image for the full table.
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Note: After you create an account, select options for “State Export Data (Origin of Movement)” or “State Import Data (State of Destination)” by “Harmonized System (HS)” or “NAICS.” Select “State,” “Measures,” “Commodity,” (search for commodities listed below) “Country” or “Time” for data. More information can be found in the Quick Start Guide. USA Trade Online does not provide direct links to the data.
- 293712 Insulin and Its Salts
- 300331 Medicaments Containing Insulin, No Antibiotics Etc.
- 300431 Medicaments Cont Insulin, No Antibiotics, Dosage
- 9018907020 Dialysis Instruments and Apparatus (no)
- 9018907070 Pts & Accessories of Dialysis Inst & Apparatus (no)
Source: 2017 Annual Business Survey (ABS) Program
Source: 2017 Economic Census
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Page Last Revised - November 2, 2023
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