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While there have been advances in recent years in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, diabetes continues to be a major health threat for at least 28 million Americans. The biggest concerns for individuals with the disease are its many complications and co-morbidities. These complications can cause vision loss, heart disease, stroke, and other debilitating medical conditions.
In addition to age, race/ethnicity and socio-economic status (SES) play a large role in increasing risk for diabetes. Non-Hispanic Blacks and Latino Americans are at a much greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Access to care becomes a large burden to those living in poverty. Not only should innovative steps be taken to prevent or eliminate the disease, but to decrease the diabetes disparity gap. Intervention strategies are being developed to immediately ease the complications seen by high-risk groups. Also, many studies have led scientists and health care professionals to realize the importance of diabetes management. While scientists are working hard to find a way to prevent diabetes, management interventions can help ease the burden on those currently diagnosed.
In order to promote national policies that encourage research and innovation, the Alliance for Aging Research produces The Silver Book: Diabetes. All data are linked to the original on-line source where available, and are updated on a regular basis. To view the diabetes data use the search feature above, or navigate using the toolbar to the left.
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