Diabetes Facts

Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes in adults.

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in both the United States and North Carolina.

Healthy eating, physical activity and prescribed medication can help you manage your diabetes.

Diabetes Type 1 Fact Sheet
Diabetes Type 2 Fact Sheet
Gestational Diabetes Fact Sheet (English version of fact sheet) (Spanish version of fact sheet)

Complications from diabetes can include:

amputations
cardiovascular disease
erectile dysfunction
foot problems
hearing loss
heart attack/stroke
hypoglycemia
kidney disease
low birth weight
oral health
sleep apnea
vision loss
and possibly Alzheimer’s disease

DSMES Statistical Map.

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Programs (DSMES) over Number of People with Diabetes by Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Region