Epidemiology of diabetes

Income-Related Inequalities In Diabetes Have Widened Over Past Decade, CDC Study Finds

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Monday, June 28, 2021

A study using data from the National Health Interview Survey estimated IRI in diagnosed diabetes in 20012018 among U.S. adults aged 18 years and older.

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  • A study using data from the National Health Interview Survey estimated IRI in diagnosed diabetes in 20012018 among U.S. adults aged 18 years and older.
  • Results of the study, Income-Related Inequalities in Diagnosed Diabetes Prevalence among U.S.
  • "We found that low-income populations are more likely to have diabetes and that income-related inequalities in diabetes appear to have widened over the past decade," said Yu Chen, Ph.D., Prevention Effectiveness Fellow in CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation.
  • "This research suggests addressing factors early and developing and scaling effective type 2 diabetes prevention interventions among lower income populations can help reduce diabetes inequalities."

Unmanaged Diabetes Associated With Greater COVID-19 Severity

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Friday, June 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reveals unmanaged diabetes is a key factor inCOVID-19 severity and complications, particularly among Hispanic and Latinx populations.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reveals unmanaged diabetes is a key factor inCOVID-19 severity and complications, particularly among Hispanic and Latinx populations.
  • Forty percent of Americans who have died of COVID-19 have had diabetes, and 1 in 10 people with diabetes hospitalized for COVID-19 die within one week making diabetes a high-risk comorbidity.
  • The study sought to determine the impact of unmanaged diabetes, or a lack of medication use, on COVID-19 severity and recovery within in a predominately Hispanic population (89%) a population 2.4 times more likely to die of COVID-19 and 50% more likely to have diabetes than white Americans.
  • Findings show patients with unmanaged diabetes had significantly greater severity of COVID-19 based on quick sepsis-related organ failure assessment(qSOFA) and length of hospitalization compared to patients who managed diabetes with medication.

Angela Bassett headlines Know Diabetes by Heart's virtual show from the Apollo Theater

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Monday, May 17, 2021

But we also know education, advocacy and structural change can make a difference.

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  • But we also know education, advocacy and structural change can make a difference.
  • Whether you live with diabetes, love someone with diabetes or have lost someone to diabetes, heart disease or stroke, you\'ll relate to something in this show," Bassett said.
  • More than 122 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and are striving to manage their lives while living with the disease.
  • The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation\'s leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive.

The American Diabetes Association® and Yumlish Make Virtual National DPP Program Available to 88 Million Americans with Prediabetes

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on three years of success, today the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced a new partnership with Yumlish, a virtual service platform, as part of the ADA's work on the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP).

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on three years of success, today the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced a new partnership with Yumlish, a virtual service platform, as part of the ADA's work on the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP).
  • More than 88 million Americans have prediabetes , and 85% don't know they have it.
  • More than 122 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and are striving to manage their lives.
  • Join the fight with us on Facebook ( American Diabetes Association ), Twitter ( @AmDiabetesAssn ), and Instagram ( @AmDiabetesAssn ).

The Pfizer Foundation, American Diabetes Association Partner to Bring Healthy Food and Diabetes Support to Underserved Community to Address Health Inequities

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and The Pfizer Foundation have joined forces to address food insecurity and high rates of diabetes in communities in Montgomery, Alabama.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and The Pfizer Foundation have joined forces to address food insecurity and high rates of diabetes in communities in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • In addition, the ADA and local partners will deliver diabetes support programs and resources to the community to provide health education to individuals with and/or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
  • The inability to afford or access healthy foods has serious implications for people with diabetes and prediabetes.
  • Montgomery, AL is a predominantly low-income, Black/African American community with nearly 21% of the individuals having incomes below the poverty level .

The American Diabetes Association Praises Introduction of Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act and the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced its strong support today for the Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act (H.R.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced its strong support today for the Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act (H.R.
  • The Minority Diabetes Initiative Act would provide grants to community-based organizations and non-profit health care providers for diabetes prevention, care and treatment programs in communities of color.
  • The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive.
  • Join the fight with us on Facebook ( American Diabetes Association ), Twitter ( @AmDiabetesAssn ) and Instagram ( @AmDiabetesAssn ).

Two Pillars in the Diabetes Community Unite to Serve Millions Living with Diabetes

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

This partnership will feature combined resources and strategies to better serve people living with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes.

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  • This partnership will feature combined resources and strategies to better serve people living with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes.
  • "Beyond Type 1 is focused on bringing the best diabetes education, science, and programs to the global diabetes community.
  • The ADA brings leading scientific and clinical expertise to this partnership that spans type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and type 1 diabetes.
  • The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive.

NEW DATA ALERT: COVID-19 Brings Crisis of Access for Millions Living with Diabetes

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Among the findings of the new survey of people with diabetes are:

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  • Among the findings of the new survey of people with diabetes are:
    COVID-19 has created dangerous hurdles to accessing health care.
  • More than 122 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and are striving to manage their lives while living with the disease.
  • The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive.
  • Thrivable also helps millions of people touched by diabetes connect and thrive through the Diabetes Daily online community.

Abbott Becomes First Anchor Sponsor of American Diabetes Association's Health Equity Now Initiative to Advance Access to Care and Technology for People with Diabetes

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

To address these health inequities, the ADA created the Health Equity Bill of Rights , which includes a core right for all to access the latest medical advances.

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  • To address these health inequities, the ADA created the Health Equity Bill of Rights , which includes a core right for all to access the latest medical advances.
  • Abbott will support the ADA's advocacy efforts to tear down barriers that limit access to high-quality medical technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) advancements, among others.
  • About the American Diabetes Association:
    Every day more than 4,000 people are newly diagnosed with diabetes in America.
  • The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive.

American Diabetes Association Unveils #HealthEquityNow Platform to Ignite Action

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

"Quality, affordable health care should not be a privilege, but a right for all Americans," said Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the American Diabetes Association.

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  • "Quality, affordable health care should not be a privilege, but a right for all Americans," said Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the American Diabetes Association.
  • More than 122 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and are striving to manage their lives while living with the disease.
  • The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive.
  • Join the fight with us on Facebook( American Diabetes Association ), Twitter ( @AmDiabetesAssn ) and Instagram ( @AmDiabetesAssn ).