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Figure 1 Data Lifecycle

2 Background Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease, is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin, whereas Type 2 diabetes is characterized by a resistance to insulin (American Diabetes Association, 2024). Regardless of the type of diabetes, the result is that one’s body cannot properly regulate its blood glucose levels. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024), 89.9% of individuals with diagnosed diabetes are

classified as obese, diabetic individuals have an AIC value 20% higher than regulated, and 80.6% of individuals are prescribed a high blood pressure medication. Food and specific nutritional elements directly impact an individual’s blood glucose levels and ultimately their overall health. Therefore, the lack of detailed nutritional information on restaurant menus leaves people unable to make informed decisions about what they are consuming and

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