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David Phan EN202-01 Reading Notes Ann Pietrangelo, Healthline, “Diabetes by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics & You,” 20 February 2015 Main Ideas Important Quotations Supporting Details Relevance to Your Assignment  Diabetes is a group of diseases that... More

David Phan EN202-01 Reading Notes Ann Pietrangelo, Healthline, “Diabetes by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics & You,” 20 February 2015 Main Ideas Important Quotations Supporting Details Relevance to Your Assignment  Diabetes is a group of diseases that involve high blood sugar (glucose) levels.  Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to a variety of serious complications. These include heart disease, stroke, and blindness.  “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 10 American adults has diabetes. If trends continue, that figure is expected to double or triple by 2050.”  1 in 10 American adults had diabetes in 2012  86 million had prediabetes  It has detailed statistics that highlight the prevalence of diabetes.  Statistics are based on the US population, but it shares similarity to CNMI. Mental Floss, “How Saipan Got Obsessed with SPAM,” July 28, 2008 Main Ideas Important Quotations Supporting Details Relevance to Your Assignment  SPAM was introduce Less