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Learn more about diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when there is too much sugar in your body for a prolonged period of time.  


Diabetes Mellitus is the medical term used in a clinical setting. 


There are 3 types of Diabetes:

  • Type 1
  • Type 2
  • Gestational



Common symptoms of diabetes:

  • Urinating often
  • Feeling very thirsty
  • Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Blurry vision
  • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
  • Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)
  • Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)

What is Pre-diabetes?

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Type 2

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Type 1 and Gestational Diabetes

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Diabetes on Guam

Diabetes Data

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Diabetes Data

As of 2020, the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes on Guam is 14.7%.

Pre-Diabetes

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Diabetes Data

3.8% of our population has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes (2020 data).

Guam Resource Guide

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Where to go for diabetes care and services can be found here.

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