5 Questions
What is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations, blindness, and end-stage kidney disease in the United States?
Diabetes
What hormone is secreted by beta cells in the pancreas to help glucose enter the cells?
Insulin
What is the estimated worldwide prevalence of diabetes in 2040?
642 million
Which disease primarily contributes to the high rate of death among people with diabetes?
Cardiovascular disease
What percentage of adults in the United States could potentially have diabetes by 2050 if the current trend continues?
One in every three
Study Notes
Diabetes Overview
- Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations, blindness, and end-stage kidney disease in the United States.
Insulin and Glucose Regulation
- Insulin is secreted by beta cells in the pancreas to help glucose enter the cells.
Global Diabetes Prevalence
- The estimated worldwide prevalence of diabetes is expected to reach a significant high by 2040.
Diabetes and Mortality
- Cardiovascular disease primarily contributes to the high rate of death among people with diabetes.
Diabetes Projections in the United States
- If the current trend continues, an estimated 33% of adults in the United States could potentially have diabetes by 2050.
Test your knowledge about diabetes prevalence and trends with this quiz. Learn about the estimated number of people with diabetes in the United States and worldwide, as well as the projected increase in diabetes cases by 2050.
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