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Alaska's Rising Diabetes Prevalence Poses Growing Healthcare Burden
Anchorage, AK – Alaska is experiencing a significant rise in diabetes cases, with more than 40,000 adults currently living with the disease, according to the Alaska Department of Health. This increasing prevalence is contributing to a growing healthcare burden, with diabetes-related medical costs in Alaska estimated to exceed $440 million annually (Source: American Diabetes Association). The prevalence of diabetes in Alaska has more than doubled in the past two decades, impacting nearly 7% of the adult