Did You Know? August 12, 2022

An infographic titled Did You Know? Text says “96 million US adults have prediabetes — that’s more than 1 in 3. People with prediabetes are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. People at risk for type 2 diabetes can use Path 2 Prevention to guide them on their path towards a healthier life. Explore the Path 2 Prevention tool today: bit.ly/path2prevention”

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