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Diabetes Disease Information In 2002, the National Institute of Health and the U.S. Center for Disease Control estimated the number of U.S. residents diagnosed with diabetes at a staggering 17 million. Type II diabetes accounts for 90-95% of the total diabetes population and is the sixth leading cause of death in America. According to the American Diabetes Association, the disease costs Americans $132 billion annually in medical expenses and lost production and it isn't just diabetes that's running up the tab. Over $24 billion of those annual costs are for expenses related to chronic diabetic complications. How can Mooney's Pharmacy help? Mooney's Pharmacy has been given the opportunity to try to make an impact on this situation by being a part of diabetic disease management. Mountain States Health Alliance and the City of Johnson City offer to their employees who are diabetic a disease management program they can participate in.Mooney's Pharmacy has a pharmacist diabetic educator on staff as we strive to make a difference in our community - our nation. Mooney's has a full supply of glucose meters, supplies, diabetic health products and sugar-free candies. We would be happy to assist you with any questions that you may have |