Diabetes

There are 18.2 million people in the United States, or 6.3% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 13 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.2 million people (or nearly one— third) are unaware that they have the disease.

Here at Support Plus, we make it easy to find quality product for diabetics. From Special diabetic gel socks, to a cookbook made especially for people with diabetes, and we back everything with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — if you donŐt like what you order, you can return it for refund or exchange with no hassles or restocking fees.

Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
Results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5— 10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes
Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Approximately 90— 95% (17 million) of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women — about 135,000 cases in the United States each year.

Pre— Diabetes
Pre— diabetes is a condition that occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that at least 20.1 million Americans have pre— diabetes, in addition to the 18.2 million with diabetes.

Statistics used courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.