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David Schweikert: “Diabetes being 33% of all US healthcare being 30% of…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 02:31

Why. Not engage in the morality of a society that's healthier, that could be more vibrant? And I've come here and we've talked about diabetes, Diabetes being 33% of all US healthcare being 30% of Medicare spending. the cascade of conditions that come from obesity in America, and the fact that the morality of loving our brothers and sisters and having a healthier society. (02:31–02:37)

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Asserts that diabetes accounts for 33% of U.S. healthcare costs and 30% of Medicare spending.

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