Adult onset, or Type 2,diabetes affects approximately 18 million people in the United States, almost a third of whom are undiagnosed. About 9 million are 60 or older. Another 16 million people are estimated to be pre-diabetic. It’s the fifth deadliest disease in the U.S., killing at least 213,000 people every year.

Fortunately, every day there are new advances for preventing and controlling diabetes and constant improvements for living with the condition.

Two of the most prevalent consequences of diabetes are eye disease and foot problems. Here is what you need to know to fight both.