Diabetes affects approximately 29 million individuals in the United States. If not adequately controlled, diabetes can lead to damage of the small blood vessels in the kidneys, eyes and nerves. It can also damage large blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and amputation.
Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the U.S. and world. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately one out of three individuals with diabetes, and occurs more commonly in certain ethnic groups, including Hispanics, African Americans and American Indians.
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