Americans are afraid of that?

"The things that people really fear aren't all that likely to happen to them - unlike diabetes, which affects nearly 24 million people. According to a new survey by the American Diabetes Association, more people reported fear of being in a plane crash, hit by lightning, attacked by a shark, or bitten by a snake, than a fear of developing diabetes. During American Diabetes Month, which is observed during the month of November, the American Diabetes Association is asking the American public, 'Why Should You Care About Diabetes?' - newswise