report examines trends in diabetes incidence — that is, new cases of the condition — and prevalence — meaning existing cases of diabetes across the U.S.
from 2008–2018. The report makes no distinction between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, although it is worth noting that approximately 90–95% of adults with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.Overall, the number of adults newly diagnosed with diabetes decreased in this decade.
But, of the new cases, non-Hispanic Black adults and people of Hispanic descent made up the highest proportion. Of the existing diagnosed cases, diabetes was most prevalent among American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN), according to the report.In this article, we explore these disparities in further detail, look for possible.