Hundreds of millions of people across the globe are living with diabetes. This increasingly prevalent disease is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation. Meanwhile, more than 1.5 million deaths occur every year as a direct result of diabetes. There is good news, however: today’s students can play critical roles in helping people with diabetes live longer, better lives across everything from finding a cure, to identifying better treatments, to managing the disease. Here’s a closer look at this chronic condition, including what fields of study can help you make a difference in the fight against diabetes.

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