Editor's note: Diabetes is a big concern for employers trying to manage health care costs. Although this article mentions life insurance, we thought benefits managers and even brokers might be curious to see this list.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 12.6% of U.S. adults age 20 and older have diabetes, and about one-quarter of the members of that group are unaware they have the condition.
The numbers are much worse for older Americans. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that almost 26% of those age 65 and older are diabetic.
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Ed transitioned from wealth management to freelance writing and has written for many of the financial service industry’s leading publications. These include Bloomberg Wealth Manager, CFA Magazine, Institutional Investor online, Financial Planning, Journal of Accountancy and the Journal of Financial Planning. He has published three books, including his most recent textbook, "Foundations of Computational Finance with MATLAB.” Ed has written numerous print and web articles for custom publishers and many of the largest U.S. and international financial services firms; he holds the Certified Financial Planner and Retirement Income Certified Professional designations. His most recent articles are listed at muckrack.com/ed-mccarthy.
