Friday, January 08, 2010
W. Va. County Tops Diabetes List
WEST VIRGINIA...
Logan County has a dubious distinction. It is listed as the diabetes capital of the U. S., according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. At 14.8%, Logan County has more residents diagnosed with type 2, or, adult-onset diabetes. In diabetes the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient insulin, the hormone cells need to convert sugar into energy. Meanwhile, Logan County must deal with their unwanted position as the diabetes capital of the United States.
Logan County has a dubious distinction. It is listed as the diabetes capital of the U. S., according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. At 14.8%, Logan County has more residents diagnosed with type 2, or, adult-onset diabetes. In diabetes the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient insulin, the hormone cells need to convert sugar into energy. Meanwhile, Logan County must deal with their unwanted position as the diabetes capital of the United States.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 8:33 AM 
