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- 1. Diabetes: The NumbersThe National Diabetes Education Program Changing the Way Diabetes is Treated.
- 2. What is Diabetes?Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high levels of blood glucose (blood sugar) Diabetes can lead to serious health problems and premature death NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 3. Diabetes Complications 2in 3 people with diabetes die of heart disease or stroke Diabetes is the #1 cause of adult blindness Diabetes is the #1 cause of kidney failure Diabetes causes more than 60% of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations each year NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 4. Common Types ofDiabetes Type 1 diabetes 5% to 10% of diagnosed cases of diabetes Type 2 diabetes 90% to 95% diagnosed cases of diabetes NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 5. Common Types ofDiabetes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 7% of all U.S. pregnancies, or about 200,000 cases annually Increased lifelong risk for mother and child for developing type 2 diabetes NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 6. Obesity Trends 19902001 Diabetes Trends 1990 2001 BRFSS, 1990- 2001
- 7. U.S. Diabetes PrevalenceAll Ages, 2005 20.8 million people have diabetes Diagnosed: 14.6 million people Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5 – 10% Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 – 95% Undiagnosed: 6.2 million people NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 8. U.S. Diabetes Prevalence20 Years or Older, 2005 NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005 .
- 9. U.S. Diabetes Incidence20 Years or Older, 2005 1.5 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed in 2005 NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 10. U.S. Diabetes Prevalence20 Years or Older, by Race/Ethnicity, 2005 NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 11. American Indians andAlaska Natives and Diabetes 12.8 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives had diabetes in 2003 2.2 times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 12. African Americans and Diabetes 13.3 percent of all African Americans have diabetes African Americans are 1.8 times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 13. Hispanic/Latino Americans and Diabetes 9.5 percent of all Hispanic/Latino Americans have diabetes Mexican Americans are 1.7 times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 14. Asian Americans andPacific Islanders and Diabetes Hawaii: Asians, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders are more than 2 times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites California: Asians are 1.5 times as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 15. U.S. Diabetes PrevalenceYoung people under age 20 154,369 or 0.18% of young people under age 20 have diabetes, OR 1 in 523 Type 1 diabetes is more common than type 2, except in American Indian youth Diabetes in youth is more common in young females and in young people ages 10-19 (SEARCH) Pediatrics. 2006; 118: 1510-1518.
- 16. U.S. Diabetes PrevalenceYoung people ages 0 -9 Diabetes occurs in less than 1 in 1,000 young people ages 0 – 9 Type 1 diabetes accounts for 97% of diagnosed cases in this age group Diabetes is more common in non-Hispanic white young people ages 0-9 than in any other ethnic group (SEARCH) Pediatrics. 2006; 118: 1510-1518.
- 17. U.S. Diabetes PrevalenceYoung people ages 10-19 Diabetes occurs in 1 in 357 young people ages 10 – 19 Type 1 diabetes accounts for 81% of diagnosed cases in this age group Type 2 diabetes accounts for 6% (non-Hispanic white youth) to 76% (American Indian youth) of diagnosed diabetes in this age group (SEARCH) Pediatrics. 2006; 118: 1510-1518.
- 18. EVERY 24 HOURSNew Cases – 4,100 Deaths – 810 Amputations – 230 Kidney Failure – 120 Blindness - 55 Derived from NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 19. Preventing Diabetes Complications Glucose control Blood pressure control Blood lipid control Preventive care practices for eyes, kidneys, feet, teeth and gums Aspirin as directed by physician NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 20. Estimated Cost of Diabetes in U.S. Total: $132 billion Direct Medical Cost: $ 92 billion Indirect Cost: $40 billion Lewin Group, Inc., for the American Diabetes Association, 2002.
- 21. What is Pre-diabetes? People with pre-diabetes have blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes People with pre-diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through lifestyle change and/or medication - though none are approved for diabetes prevention NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 22. Pre-Diabetes At least 54 million U.S. adults age 20 and older have pre-diabetes— which raises their risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease NIDDK, National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet. HHS, NIH, 2005.
- 23. For more informationabout NDEP, or to order free materials: Call 1-800-438-5383 or Visit www.ndep.nih.gov The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Diabetes Education Program is jointly sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the support of more than 200 partner organizations.