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Diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

3. How many people have diabetes?

About 20.8 million Americans, or 7 percent of the population, have diabetes. Over fourteen million people have diagnosed diabetes, while an estimated 6.2 million people are undiagnosed. More than 10.3 million people 60 years or older have diabetes. This figure represents 20.9 percent of that age group.