23 Questions
Which age group had the highest percentage of prediabetes in 2018?
65 years or older
What is the annual cost in medical expenses related to diabetes in the United States?
$237 billion
Which racial group is more likely to develop diabetes compared to Caucasians?
African Americans
What is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations in the United States?
Diabetes
What is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States?
Diabetes
Which hormone is secreted by beta cells in the pancreas?
Insulin
What is the function of insulin in the body?
Transports and metabolizes glucose for energy
What is the primary action of glucagon?
Stimulates the liver to release stored glucose
What does impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) refer to?
Blood glucose concentrations between normal levels and those considered diagnostic for diabetes
What is the leading cause of new blindness in adults aged 18 to 64 years in the United States?
Diabetes
What are the major classifications of diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association?
Type 1, Type 2, Gestational diabetes
What is diabetes characterized by?
Hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both
What is the estimated number of adults in the United States with diabetes?
34.1 million
What percentage of adults with diabetes is estimated to increase with age?
28.3% of those age 65 years or older
What is the rate of prediabetes estimated to be in the U.S.?
35.5%
What is the estimated increase in newly diagnosed cases of diabetes in people older than 20 years per year?
1.7 million
What does the field of diabetes have constant advances in?
Technology, research, and medications
What is the former name for 'care of the patient with diabetes'?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the estimated number of undiagnosed diabetes cases among adults in the United States?
Almost one third
What could be the prevalence of diabetes in the United States by 2050 if the current trend continues?
One in every three adults
What is the estimated percentage of U.S. adults with diabetes in 2018?
28.3%
What is the estimated number of people older than 20 years newly diagnosed with diabetes per year?
1.7 million
What is the estimated number of adults in the United States with diabetes?
34.1 million
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