- More than 2 million Canadians have Diabetes;
by the end of the decade, this number is expectes to reach 3 million.
- 90% of people with diabetes have Type II Diabetes.
- An American child born in 2000 stands a 1 in 3 chance
of being diagnosed with diabetes in his/her lifetime.
- 77% of new Canadians come from populations that are at
higher risk for Type II Diabetes (Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, African)
- Approximately 80% of people with diabetes will die as
a result of heart disease or stroke.
- Diabetes is a contributing factor in the deaths of 41,500
Canadians each year.
- Life expectancy for people with Type II Diabetes may be
shortened by 5-10 years.
- A person with Diabetes can face medical expenses of
$1000-$15,000/year.
- Diabetes and it's complications cost the Canadians healthcare
system $13.2 billion/year. By 2010, it is estimated that the cost
will be $15.6 billion/year.
- People at risk of Type II Diabetes were able to reduce
their risk by 58% by exercising moderately for 30 minutes a day and
losing 5-7% of their body weight.
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