The Power to Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands Community Outreach Kit

Introduction to The Power to Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands Community Outreach Kit

Introduction

In recent years, the number of people in the United States with diabetes has more than doubled. Almost 24 million people, or about 8 percent of the population, currently have diabetes. Considered by many as the epidemic of our time, the number of Americans with diabetes is expected to double again by 2050. There is no question that every community needs to take action to help prevent this epidemic from spreading. Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic groups are vulnerable, and it is especially a topic of concern for older adults. Diabetes is most common in people age 60 and older—more than 12 million adults age 60 and older have diabetes.