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Reduce the number of diabetes cases diagnosed yearly — D‑01

This objective is a Leading Health Indicator (LHI). Learn about LHIs.

Status: Baseline only

  
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Baseline only

Most Recent Data:
5.5 new cases of diabetes per 1,000 adults (2019-21) *

Target:
4.8 per 1,000 1  *

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
5.5 new cases of diabetes per 1,000 adults aged 18 to 84 years occurred in the past 12 months as reported in 2019-21 2 *

Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

Reduce the annual number of new cases of diagnosed diabetes in the population

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Summary

Millions of people in the United States have diabetes, and it’s the seventh leading cause of death. Evidence shows that people with prediabetes who finish structured lifestyle change programs have a lower risk of developing diabetes.

Topic:  Diabetes

Workgroup: Diabetes Workgroup



1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.