National Diabetes Month is a 30-day period dedicated to discussing diabetes risk factors, preventative care and management for the sake of prolonging lives and promoting healthier living.
Diabetes, the group of metabolic diseases defined by problems producing or using insulin, has overwhelmed the South American nation Chile. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 1.7 million Chileans have diabetes, which exceeds the global average.
Tom Hanks, 57-year-old screen legend, recently revealed on The Late Show with David Letterman that he has type 2 diabetes, and has been struggling with high blood sugar since he was 36-years-old.
