Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic Over the past 10 years, the prevalence of diabetes in Florida has increased by …
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both Diabetes can be associated with serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles Why is this Important? Each day approximately 2,700 people are diagnosed with diabetes About 1 million people aged 20 years or older will be diagnosed this year Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in Florida Death rates are higher among those who are Black or Hispanic While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk of developing the disease than others Diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population Those with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations, adult
blindness, and end stage renal disease
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How is Florida Doing?
Over the past 10 years, the prevalence of diabetes in Florida has increased by 62, increasing from 53 of the adult population in 1995 to 86 in 2006 Based on national estimates, Florida currently 2005 has about 400,000 cases of undiagnosed diabetes among adults In 2005, about 5,200 deaths cited diabetes as the underlying cause Patients who are 45 years of age or older account for nearly 70 of hospitalizations with a primary diagnosis of diabetes Since 1994, incident rates, 
adjusted by age, gender, and race, of end stage renal disease due to diabetes have been steadily increasing in Florida
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Florida Initiatives
What Influences Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes, is a metabolic condition, which results in excessive amounts of glucose sugar in the bloodstream Those with type 1 diabetes cannot produce any insulin due to cell destruction in the pancreas Those with type 2 diabetes are unable to produce and/or use insulin to enable the body cells to use glucose as energy
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Being obese is associated with developing type 2 diabetes
Healthy Hispanic Foods Resource Kit: The Florida Department of Health created a free set of resources for Hispanic families to make healthier food selections and to cook traditional foods in a healthier way The Healthy Hispanic Foods Resource Kit is designed for dieticians, health educators, nurses and other health professionals who routinely conduct nutrition education classes for Hispanics with or at risk for diabetes
What is the States Role? States can Promote the use of diabetes clinical care guidelines for both disease detection and management, such as those published by the American Diabetes Association Work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the diabetes health system Implement initiatives to improve health care provider education Implement initiatives to empower those with diabetes to seek health care and engage in self-care practices
Source:carefirst.com
