Declines in the Incidence of Diabetes in the U.S.--Real Progress or Artifact?

We present and discuss data that suggest improved detection and changes in screening and diagnostic practices may have resulted in the depletion of the "susceptible population." Providing this context for the recent declines in new diabetes diagnoses observed in national data is critical to help avoid misinterpretation. We argue that it is premature to declare victory against the epidemic of diabetes in the U.S. and discuss how we might better focus current public health efforts, including a specific emphasis to address prediabetes.
Source: Diabetes Care - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Perspectives in Care Source Type: research