· Educating people with diabetes to manage their disease prevents hospitalizations. maintain a diabetes surveillance system to measure death, disability, …
Diabetes: Fast Facts
Ø More than 20 million Americans have diabetes today 15 million new cases of
diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years or older in 2005 By 2050, it is estimated that 29 million Americans will have diabetes
Ø Every week, 25,000 Americans learn they have diabetes
Every Week People with Diabetes
Die Undergo Amputation Become Blind
Number of Americans
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1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Diabetes Cost the United States 132 Billion in 2002
Average Annual Healthcare Cost Per Person
With Diabetes 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2,560 13,243 Without Diabetes
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Diabetes: Opportunities for Prevention
Detecting and treating diabetic eye disease with laser therapy can reduce the development of severe vision loss by an estimated 50 to 60 Educating people with diabetes to manage their disease prevents hospitalizations Foot care exams and patient education can help to prevent up to 85 of amputations Moderate changes in diet and physical activity can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 60 Detecting and treating early diabetic
kidney disease by lowering blood pressure can reduce the decline in kidney function by up to 70
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Diabetes Association November 2006 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Diabetes: What State Health Departments Are Doing
State Health Departments conduct a wide variety of efforts to prevent and control diabetes Here are just a few examples:
Determine the scope and magnitude of the states diabetes burden Establish and maintain a diabetes surveillance system to measure death, disability, healthcare access, and healthcare practices that are essential to preventing complications of diabetes
Develop and distribute culturally relevant diabetes educational materials, media campaigns, and other community outreach efforts Target most vulnerable populations with educational messages
Use networks and coalitions within communities churches, businesses, civic and volunteer groups to educate people with diabetes about the importance of monitoring and seeking treatment for foot or other extremity concerns, regular eye exams, physical activity, and healthy eating
Provide technical assistance to
health provider groups community health centers, HMOs, and family practice groups to assess their current diabetes self management programs and ensure that their diabetes care practices are consistent with the American Diabetes Associations standards of care
Determine the extent to which activities and strategies are increasing the number of persons with diabetes receiving annual foot exams, eye exams, influenza and pneumonia shots, fasting blood glucose tests HbA1c, and nutrition and physical activity counseling
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Diabetes Association November 2006 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Source:astho.org
