Diabetes Outline
I. People often do not realize how deadly and complicated diabetes is. When first diagnosed with diabetes patients may often be confused by how their lifestyle will have to change. Some patients may not even know how serious the complications may be. This information is to help not only the people who are affected by diabetes but also to inform everyone on how to help prevent the onset of diabetes.
II. Background Data
A. Statistics
1. “Total: 25.8 million people, or 8.3% of the U.S. population, have diabetes.
Diagnosed: 18.8 million people
Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people” (CDC 2010)
2. “Among adults with diagnosed diabetes (type 1 or type 2), 12% take insulin only, 14% take both insulin and oral medication, 58% take oral medication only, and 16% do not take either insulin or oral medication.” (CDC 2007-2009)
3. “Age 20 years or older: 25.6 million, or 11.3% of all people in this age group, have diabetes.
Age 65 years or older: 10.9 million, or 26.9% of all people in this age group, have diabetes.
Men: 13.0 million, or 11.8% of all men aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.
Women: 12.6 million, or 10.8% of all women aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.
Non-Hispanic whites: 15.7 million, or 10.2% of all non-Hispanic whites aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.
Non-Hispanic blacks: 4.9 million, or 18.7% of all non-Hispanic blacks aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.”
III. Description
A. Type 1 diabetes also called “juvenile diabetes”.
1. The body needs a hormone called insulin, insulin is used to help convert sugar into energy.
2. Type 1 Occurs in children and young adults.
B. Type 2 diabetes
1. More commonly called Adult onset diabetes.
2. The body does not make enough insulin or the cells ignore insulin.
3. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes.
C. “Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.”
D. Diabetes is a serious and deadly health condition that can cause many health complications such as:
II. Background Data
A. Statistics
1. “Total: 25.8 million people, or 8.3% of the U.S. population, have diabetes.
Diagnosed: 18.8 million people
Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people” (CDC 2010)
2. “Among adults with diagnosed diabetes (type 1 or type 2), 12% take insulin only, 14% take both insulin and oral medication, 58% take oral medication only, and 16% do not take either insulin or oral medication.” (CDC 2007-2009)
3. “Age 20 years or older: 25.6 million, or 11.3% of all people in this age group, have diabetes.
Age 65 years or older: 10.9 million, or 26.9% of all people in this age group, have diabetes.
Men: 13.0 million, or 11.8% of all men aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.
Women: 12.6 million, or 10.8% of all women aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.
Non-Hispanic whites: 15.7 million, or 10.2% of all non-Hispanic whites aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.
Non-Hispanic blacks: 4.9 million, or 18.7% of all non-Hispanic blacks aged 20 years or older, have diabetes.”
III. Description
A. Type 1 diabetes also called “juvenile diabetes”.
1. The body needs a hormone called insulin, insulin is used to help convert sugar into energy.
2. Type 1 Occurs in children and young adults.
B. Type 2 diabetes
1. More commonly called Adult onset diabetes.
2. The body does not make enough insulin or the cells ignore insulin.
3. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes.
C. “Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.”
D. Diabetes is a serious and deadly health condition that can cause many health complications such as:
References: A. http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/estimates11.htm B. http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/medication/oral-medications/what-are-my-options.html