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By the Numbers: Diabetes in the United States
Across the United States, some racial and ethnic minority groups and people of lower socioeconomic status have historically had higher rates of illness and death from diabetes. This difference has not substantively narrowed.
See the latest statistics by race, ethnicity, income, education level, and type of diabetes.
Our commitment to promoting health equity
Social determinants of health are the conditions where people live, learn, work, and play that influence health risks and outcomes. Together, they account for 50% to 60% of health outcomes and are a major source of disparities in health and healthcare.
DDT works to eliminate health disparities for groups at high risk for type 2 diabetes or diabetes complications through prevention and education programs and work with key partner organizations. DDT develops, implements and supports work with these people by recognizing and reflecting their unique culture, language, customs, traditions, food and physical activity practices.
DDT's commitment
DDT is committed to ensuring everyone has the information and opportunity to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and live successfully with it. We partner with the broader public health community to address health disparities and work toward achieving health equity.
our strategic focus
Health equity is a key pillar of DDT's strategic plan. We work to improve access to health care for all Americans with diabetes and those at risk for type 2 diabetes. watch video: DDT Director Christopher Holliday talks diabetes and health equity.
Prevention of type 2 diabetes
CDC helps national agencies increase access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program's lifestyle change programs for all people at risk for type 2 diabetes, especially in areas with limited resources. learn more.
Improving access to diabetes education
Learn about DDT's efforts to expand the range of diabetes self-management education and support services through innovative programs and approaches.
Improving health in Indian country
The Native Diabetes Wellness Program promotes type 2 diabetes prevention and overall health while respecting the balance of cultural practices and Western science.
Improving health in Appalachia
Learn how CDC is working with organizations and communities to reduce the burden of diabetes and improve health in our region.
Improving health across the diabetes belt
Much of Appalachia is known as the “diabetes belt” due to its high prevalence of diabetes. However, many people living in this region have significantly less access to health care than people living in other parts of the country.
