Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Diabetes

The major sources of information regarding the prevalence and incidence of diabetes in the United States are national surveys. The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) assess diagnosed diabetes, and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) assesses diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes as well as impaired fasting

Another interesting biological difference among racial/ethnic groups is that related to obesity and in particular, the tendency to accumulate intra-abdominal fat. Abdominal obesity plays a major role in the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In particular, visceral fat is related to insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Abdominal obesity contributes to insulin resistance

The constantly evolving nature of modern societies has made many health-care professionals around the world face the challenge of providing optimal health care to people from various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. In the area of diabetes care, this is of particular relevance due to multiple reasons. First of all, racial and ethnic minorities continue

In 2000, the estimated prevalence of diabetes among adults was 2.8%, or 171 million people. The prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase to 4.4%, or 366 million people, by 203011, (Table 8.2). This estimate is based on the changing demographics of the population over time and assumes that obesity and physical activity prevalence remain

Diabetes is epidemic and its increasing prevalence affects all aspects of society. While some populations are at higher risk for diabetes and may be more prone to the complications of diabetes, this is a disease that has no boundaries and can affect anyone at any point in one’s lifetime. The growing burden of diabetes in