This section is dedicated to facts about Type 2 Diabetes

 

In total, an estimated 6.28% of the world’s population is impacted by type 2 diabetes, clocking in at a prevalence rate of 6,059 cases per 100,000 people. That number is expected to rise to 7,079 individuals per 100,000 people by 2030.

 

 

Diabetes affects approximately 38 million Americans, with an overwhelming 90% to 95% diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 11.6% of the U.S. population lives with diabetes. Alarmingly, each year, 5,300 young people are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

 

 

In 2023, diabetes mellitus contributed to 22.4 deaths per 100,000 people in the United States. It is currently the seventh leading cause of death in the country, claiming 101,209 lives in total.

 

 

Amputations are becoming increasingly common in the United States, with 160,000 individuals with diabetes undergoing amputations each year. Alarmingly, 80% of non-traumatic lower limb amputations are linked to complications from diabetes. To put this into perspective, the five-year survival rate for someone who has undergone an amputation is worse than that of individuals diagnosed with coronary artery disease, breast cancer, or colorectal cancer.

 

 

People with obesity are approximately six times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to those at a healthy weight. However, having obesity doesn’t guarantee diabetes. Other key factors, such as family history, diet, stress levels, and physical activity, also play a significant role.

 

Each year, nearly 1 million individuals with type 2 diabetes participate in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services. These programs play a vital role in empowering participants to manage their condition more effectively.

 

Certain groups are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, including:

• Non-Hispanic Black individuals
• American Indians and Alaska Natives
• Hispanic communities
• Adults aged 45 and older
• People with a family history of diabetes
• Individuals who are overweight