Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

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Happy #WellnessWednesday

Diabetes is a Growing Epidemic in the U.S. and Illinois 🚨

Over 38 million Americans have diabetes, leading to serious complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and even death. In Illinois, about 1.2 million adults (10.8% of the population) are living with diabetes, and nearly 93,000 new diagnoses occur each year.

Common symptoms to watch for:
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst or hunger
- Extreme fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Slow-healing cuts/bruises
- Unexplained weight loss (type 1)
- Tingling or numbness in hands/feet (type 2)

While diabetes can lead to life-threatening complications, you can lower your risk with healthy lifestyle choices, knowing the warning signs, and staying on top of regular health check-ups.

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