Diabetes mellitus is one of the modern day illnesses affecting many Americans.

1.What is the cause of this disease and what is the most common type found in the community? 

2.Why is it so important economically and what other conditions are associated with it? 

3.Chronic diseases are a major driver of cost in healthcare. What is diabetes mellitus incidence? 

4.Approximately, how many American adults aged 20 years or older have prediabetes? One of the challenges of addressing diabetes is that symptoms often aren’t apparent until significant damage is done.