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Type 2 Diabetes: Facts & Statistics

Type 2 Diabetes Facts & Statistics +, Type 2 Diabetes is a common and increasingly prevalent illness that is largely preventable. 90% to 95% of all diagnosed Nearly 26 million people in cases of diabetes the US have diabetes, 7 million are Type 2 Diabetes of whom may be undiagnosed and unaware of their condition. 1 in 10 adults (20 and older) 1 in 4 seniors suffers from diabetes (65 and older) suffers from diabetes Many of the risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes include lifestyle decisions and can be eliminated or reduced with time and effort. Complications & Effects Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness, and non-traumantic amputation in adults. Brain and cerebral circulation: Cerebrovascular disease Eyes: Retinopathy and blindness Oral health: Severe periodontal disease Heart and coronary circulation: Heart disease or stroke Kidney: Nephropathy Pregnancy and birth: Complications, birth defects Peripheral nervous system: Neuropathy Blood pressure: Hypertension Lower limbs: Loss of sensitivity Diabetic foot: Ulceration and amputation Diagnosed diabetes cases cost the US $174 BILLON Factors in 2007 These are the best predictors of Type 2 Diabetes risk: Age Genetics Lifestyle Risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes: Either parent diabetic: 15% Both parents diabetics: 75% 26.9% Adults by Gender • Excess weight 11.3% 0.26% 11.3% 11.8% 10.8% Physical Inactivity 19 years 20 years 65 years and under and older and older ALL • Poor diet Diabetes & Pregnacy 18% of pregnancies may be affected by Up to 10% of which result in a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in the mother immediately gestational diabetes following the pregnancy. Diabetes & Obesity Obesity is one of the the most important factors in the development of insulin resistance. 100 + Men 100 + Women 60 80 40 20 40 22-22.9 23-23.9 <22 29-30.9 31-32.9 Body Mass Index (Kg/m2) 33-34.9 35< 24-24.9 25-26.9 27-28.9 22-22.9 23-23.9 <22 27-28.9 29-30.9 33-34.9 35< 24-24.9 25-26.9 31-32.9 Body Mass Index (Kg/m2) Prevention 85% of both Type 2 Diabetes and its side effects can be prevented, delayed, or effectively treated. Most cost effective prevention method Healthy Healthy Weight Diet Physical Activity Regular Medical Checks Sources: www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/composite-35.htm www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001356/ www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/ www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdflndfs_2011.pdf www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs312/en/ www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/prevent.htm www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/general 11.htm www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-2/ http://www.healthline.com/ Courtesy of: ¡Healthline Connect to Better Health Age-adjusted relative risk of T2 DM Age-adjusted relative risk of T2 DM

Type 2 Diabetes: Facts & Statistics

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