Five Key Diabetes Statistics

1. Total annual costs of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S.: $174 billion
2. 7.8% of the U.S. population has diabetes
3. 24.2% of diabetes cases are undiagnosed
4. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S.
5. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases

Notes: Total cost of $174 billion includes $116 billion for direct medical costs and $58 billion in indirect costs (disability, work loss and premature mortality).
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2007
Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2007.pdf

Printer-friendly versionSend to friendmore...