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• Tuesday, January 24, 2012
  Lifestyle Counseling in Primary Care Setting Dramatically Reduces Time to Reach Treatment Goals for People with Diabetes
• Wednesday, January 18, 2012
  CDC - Use of Hepatitis B Vaccination for Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• Monday, January 16, 2012
  Helping Patients Overcome Ambivalence and Make the Changes They Desire – Jan 24
• Sunday, January 08, 2012
  CDC Clinical Reminder - Insulin Pens Must Never Be Used for More than One Person

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Diabetes touches someone in North Carolina every day!

In 2010, North Carolina ranked 13th highest for adult diabetes prevalence among all states in the U.S.

In North Carolina, nearly 1 in 10 adults has diabetes. It is the 4th leading cause of death for African Americans in North Carolina and it is slightly more prevelent in females than in males. Diabetes related healthcare expenses are up to 3.5 times higher for people with diabetes and those who do not have diabetes.

The good news is that diabetes can be controlled and sometimes prevented. We are here to help.

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