U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Might Avert 885,000 Cases
Quick ReadStudy also projects $30 billion in savings over 25 years from such outreach
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A national community-based diabetes prevention program in the United States could prevent or delay 885,000 cases of type 2 diabetes over 25 years, a new federal government study says.
Overall, the program would save $29.8 billion in medical costs. But, the program itself would require a $24 billion investment. Still, the researchers said, it would only take about 14 years to recoup the money...
