Diabetes outpaces heart disease, substance abuse and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A new study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) shows that diabetes impact continues to grow and is increasing most rapidly among members age 18 through 34. The 4.7 percent growth in diabetes impact for younger adults from 2013 through 2015 corresponds to this age group’s spike in obesity rates, a key contributor to the onset of diabetes. ... |