Social determinants of health in adults with type 2 diabetes—Contribution of mutable and immutable factors

Type 2 diabetes affects more than 29 million people in the US, with an estimated 8.1 million individuals having undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and an estimated 86 million Americans diagnosed with prediabetes [1]. In 2012, costs associated with type 2 diabetes totaled $245 billion, including direct and indirect costs [1]. The remarkable cost of type 2 diabetes can be attributed to various complications and comorbid conditions associated with this chronic illness, including hypo- and hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, and amputations [1].
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research