Every minute another person joins the 16 million Americans who have diabetes--one-third of whom don't even know they have it. Diabetes is nearing epidemic proportions, particularly in certain ethnic populations. Over 400,000 people with diabetes die each year. The numbers are staggering, and there's often more to them than meets the eye. Turn to Diabetes 2001 Vital Statistics for all the latest facts and figures. A statistical showcase of research, it outlines in an easy-to-read format, the most current statistics on the prevalence, incidence, and control of diabetes for type 1, 2, and gestational diabetes as well