Global Statistics:
Diabetes is a common disease, with about 422 million people worldwide living with the condition as of 2014. It is estimated that by 2040, this number will have increased to 629 million people. The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, which is often associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease, is less common but can occur at any age. Gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy, is also relatively common. In the United States, it is estimated that about 10% of the population has diabetes.
Nationwide Statistics:
Diabetes is a major public health problem in the United States. It is estimated that about 34.2 million people in the United States, or about 10% of the population, have diabetes. Of these, about 7.4 million people have undiagnosed diabetes, and the rest have been diagnosed with the disease.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in the United States, accounting for about 90% to 95% of all cases. It is more common in people who are overweight or obese and is often associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease, accounts for about 5% of all cases of diabetes in the United States. Gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy, affects about 3% to 9% of all pregnancies in the United States.
The prevalence of diabetes in the United States has been increasing over the past few decades. It is estimated that the number of people with diabetes in the United States will continue to rise in the coming years, due in part to the increasing rate of obesity and the aging of the population. The high prevalence of diabetes in the United States has significant economic and health consequences. It is a leading cause of heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and amputations, and it also contributes to a number of other serious health problems.