According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), between 75% to 80% of diabetics will die of heart disease or stroke.
Facts directly from the American Diabetes Association:
- Nerve Damage: 60% to 70% of diabetics are affected by diabetic neuropathy.
- Amputations: Diabetes is the #1 cause of non-traumatic amputations; diabetics have a 40 times greater risk of leg amputations than people with normal blood sugar levels.
- Kidney Failure: Diabetes is the #1 cause of kidney failure, and is responsible for 40% of all new cases.
- Blindness: Diabetes is the #1 cause of blindness; diabetics are also at increased risk for glaucoma and cataracts.
- Other Complications: Diabetes also increases the risk for infections, impotence, digestive problems, memory loss, dementia, periodontal or gum disease, and a host of other problems.
