Diabetes is the 8th largest cause of death in the United States (although its prevalence may be underreported). Diabetes affects more than 37 million people in the United States, and 1 in every 5 are unaware of their condition. Over 96 million US adults—more than one-third—have prediabetes, and more than 8 out of 10 are unaware of their condition. Diabetes is classified into three types: type 1 (T1), type 2 (T2), and gestational diabetes, with monogenic diabetes and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes being the least frequent. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90% to 95% of all diagnosed instances of diabetes, while type 1 diabetes accounts for 5-10%. Similarly, in the United...
