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

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

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Congressman David Schweikert on FOX 10 Talks | FOX 10 Talks

Published | Video Starts at 07:10

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? (07:10–07:15)

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Asserts that diabetes accounts for 33% of U.S. health care spending.

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