"It is important for people with disabilities to know their diabetes status to help them make the best decisions for their health. If you have a disability, learn what you can do to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes.
About 1 in 6 people with disabilities (16.7%) in the United States in 2018 had been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to 1 in 14 people without disabilities (7.4%). Differences are also observed across various states, races/ethnicities, and age groups. For example, diabetes is more common among people with disabilities who live in Arkansas (about 1 in 5 or 19.9%) compared to those who live in Colorado (about 1 in 9 or 11.6%).1
You are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes if you:
- Have prediabetes
- Are overweight
- Are 45 years or older
- Have a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes
- Are physically active less than 3 times per week
- Have ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or given birth to a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds
- Are African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, or Alaska Native (some Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans are also at higher risk)
Visit the Disability and Health Data System to learn more about diabetes among people with disabilities in your state and nationwide..."
Disability and diabetes
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