Science & Policy
Number of Americans with Diabetes Rises to Nearly 26 Million
Summary: Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Key points
- Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- In addition, an estimated 79 million U.S.
- adults have prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, an estimated 79 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes raises a person's risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
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