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Overall numbers
1) Prevalence: In 2021, 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, had diabetes.
2 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, including about 304,000 children and adolescents
2) Diagnosed and undiagnosed: Of the 38.4 million adults with diabetes, 29.7 million were diagnosed, and 8.7 million were undiagnosed.
3) Prevalence in seniors: The percentage of Americans age 65 and older remains high, at 29.2%, or 16.5 million seniors (diagnosed and
undiagnosed).
4) New cases: 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year.
5) Prediabetes: In 2021, 97.6 million Americans age 18 and older had prediabetes.
Diabetes in youth
1) About 352,000 Americans under age 20 are estimated to have diagnosed diabetes, approximately 0.35% of that population.
2) In 2017-2018, the annual incidence of diagnosed diabetes in youth was estimated at 18,200 with type 1 diabetes, 5,300 with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes by race/ethnicity
The rates of diagnosed diabetes in adults by race/ ethnic background are:
1) 13.6% of American Indians/Alaskan Native adults
2) 12.1% of non-Hispanic Black adults
3) 11.7% of Hispanic adults
4) 9.1% of Asian American adults
5) 6.9% of non-Hispanic White adults
The breakdown among Asian American adults:
1) 12.2% of Filipino
2) 10.8% of Asian Indian
3) Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese prevalences range from
6.1-7.1%
4) 8.9% of other Asian American groups
The breakdown among Hispanic adults:
1) 13.3% Puerto Rican
2) 11.1% Mexican or Mexican American
3) 9.4% Dominican
4) 9.0% Cuban
5) Central American, South American, and other Hispanic, Latino, or
Spanish adults had prevalences ranging from 5.0%-7.3%
Deaths
Diabetes was the eighth leading cause of death in the United States in 2021 based on the 103,294 death certificates in which diabetes was listed as the underlying cause of death. In 2021, diabetes was mentioned as a cause of death in a total of 399,401 certificates.
Cost of diabetes
Updated November 2, 2023
$412.9 billion: Total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States in 2022
$306.6 billion was for direct medical costs
$106.3 billion was in indirect costs
After adjusting for population age and sex differences, average medical expenditures among people with diagnosed diabetes were 2.6 times higher than what expenditures would be in the absence of diabetes.
Read more about the results of our study “Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2022.”
STATISTICS
Diabetes is a significant global health issue, affecting millions worldwide. In the United States alone, over 34 million people have diabetes, and it is the seventh leading cause of death. The condition not only leads to severe health complications like heart disease, kidney failure, and blindness but also imposes a tremendous emotional and financial burden on individuals and their families.
WHY CHOOSE BRIDGETT RENEE HEALTH?
For many, managing diabetes through conventional means—medication, diet, and lifestyle adjustments—does not always yield the desired outcomes, leading some to explore alternative approaches. Navigating the vast array of dietary supplements and holistic treatments available can be overwhelming and confusing. At Bridgett Renee Health, we specialize in providing evidence-based, personalized wellness plans that focus on more than just symptom management; we address the underlying causes of diabetes to promote long-term health improvements.
FEES
Our services are structured around a straightforward fee system. For a one-time payment, clients gain access to an initial comprehensive consultation, a detailed follow-up session, and continuous support via email, text messaging, or phone.
CONSULTING
Upon completing the intake process and settling the payment, we arrange an extensive initial consultation by phone, lasting between 2 to 3 hours. This session is designed to thoroughly assess individual needs and develop a tailored action plan. Follow-up consultations, lasting from 30 minutes to an hour, focus on tracking progress and making necessary adjustments.