David Schweikert: “33% of U.S. health care spending is just diabetes.”

“When 47% of US health care is estimated to be associated with obesity, why wouldn't we help our brothers and sisters get healthier? When 33% of U.S. health care spending is just diabetes. why wouldn't we help our brothers and sisters take that on and particularly pre diabetic populations.” (08:21–08:25)

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