Diabetes Affects 1 in 6 US Adults: CDC Data
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by Kerri Miller
November 7, 2024
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2 min
The study reports that nearly 16% of US adults had diabetes during August 2021-August 2023. It also shows that men demonstrated significantly higher rates of both total and diagnosed diabetes compared with women. Additionally, age-stratified analysis revealed increasing prevalence with age, and weight status showed strong associations with prevalence rates. Educational attainment demonstrated an inverse relationship with diabetes prevalence. The age-adjusted prevalence of total diabetes increased from 9.7% in 1999-2000 to 14.3% in August 2021-August 2023.
1. Nearly 16% of US adults had diabetes during August 2021-August 2023. 2. Men demonstrated higher rates of both total and diagnosed diabetes compared with women. 3. Age-stratified analysis revealed increasing prevalence with age. 4. Weight status showed strong associations with prevalence rates. 5. Educational attainment demonstrated an inverse relationship with diabetes prevalence. 6. The age-adjusted prevalence of total diabetes increased from 9.7% in 1999-2000 to 14.3% in August 2021-August 2023. 7. The study used American Diabetes Association diagnostic criteria, including 8- to 24-hour fasting plasma glucose measurements ≥126 mg/dL or hemoglobin A1c ≥6.5%. 8. Pregnant women were excluded from the survey, and fasting sample weights were used to account for differential probabilities of selection, nonresponse, and noncoverage.
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