Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. Another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This Diabetes Awareness Month, we asked Amy Aeschliman, Family Nurse Practitioner, to answer questions that might help you raise awareness about diabetes and work to prevent it in our community. You’ll also find important information about diabetes risk factors and how you can become a community advocate. Learn more below!