Places of carbon accumulation, such as in large forests (organic compounds) or ocean sediments (calcium carbonate); carbon is thus removed from the carbon cycle for moderately long to very long periods of time.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC), diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately, 8.3. percent of the U.S. population, or 25.8 million people (all ages), have diabetes.
Approximately 30 million children and adults have diabetes in the United States. Out of that number, nearly 95% have type 2 diabetes. Sadly, the problem is even greater for minority and ethnic populations. See the infographics below to learn about diabetes within these communities.