What Do You Really Know About Diabetes?
Nearly 26 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, and more than 7 million more have diabetes but don't realize it, according to the CDC. Yet diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Test your knowledge of this chronic disease by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
2. If your diabetes isn't under control, it can damage which of these organs?
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Diabetes can affect many parts of the body. It can lead to serious complications, such as eye problems, nerve damage, gum disease, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and lower-limb amputations. You can help prevent these complications by controlling your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
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