You can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and prediabetes
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S., and is likely underreported
Medical costs, lost work and wages for people with diagnosed diabetes totals $327 billion yearly
Understanding Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction that stops your body from making insulin.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy in women who have never had diabetes. It usually goes away after the baby is born, but can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when your body does not use insulin properly, and can’t keep your blood sugar at normal levels.
Prediabetes
Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet at the level to diagnose type 2 diabetes. 1 out of 3 people have prediabetes and because there are no clear symptoms many don’t know they have it.
Diabetes by the Numbers
34.2 million
The total number of people with DIABETES in the U.S. (10.5% of the population)
7.3 million
The number of people with UNDIAGNOSED diabetes in the U.S.
26.9 million
The number of people DIAGNOSED with diabetes in the U.S.
88 million
The number of people with PREDIABETES in the U.S.
Know Your Numbers
A1c Test - Measures your blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months
Fasting Blood Sugar Test - Measures your blood sugar after an overnight fast
Glucose Tolerance Test - Measures your blood sugar before and after drinking a liquid that contains a certain amount of glucose
Racial and ethnic minorities have a higher burden of diabetes, worse diabetes control and are more likely to experience complications
7.5% of White, non-Hispanics
9.2% of Asian Americans
12.5% of Hispanics
11.7% of Black, non-Hispanics
14.7% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Diabetes Association, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.html