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According to the ADA, about 18.3% (8.6 million) of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes.<cite>46</cite> Diabetes mellitus prevalence increases with age, and the numbers of older persons with diabetes are expected to grow as the elderly population increases in number. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) demonstrated, in the population over 65 years old, 18% to 20% have diabetes, with 40% having either diabetes or its precursor form of impaired glucose tolerance.<cite>47</cite> | According to the ADA, about 18.3% (8.6 million) of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes.<cite>46</cite> Diabetes mellitus prevalence increases with age, and the numbers of older persons with diabetes are expected to grow as the elderly population increases in number. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) demonstrated, in the population over 65 years old, 18% to 20% have diabetes, with 40% having either diabetes or its precursor form of impaired glucose tolerance.<cite>47</cite> | ||
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