Introduction
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions among residents of the United States, with more than 38.4 million people living with the disease. A further 97.6 million — or close to a third of the population — meet the criteria for prediabetes, significantly raising their risks of becoming one of the 1.2 million new cases diagnosed every year. 1 A large proportion of these people come from communities facing a variety of socioeconomic challenges, including those with lower incomes, those in historically underserved racial and ethnic groups, and those living in remote rural regions or challenging inner-city environments.
14.5% of American Indian/ Alaska Native people, 12.1% of Black (non- Hispanic) people, and 11.7% of Hispanic people have diabetes 2
12.1% of people with incomes less than 100% of the federal poverty line have diabetes 2
12.1% of people with less than a high school education have diabetes 2
Meeting the scope and scale of the need for comprehensive diabetes care is daunting for a healthcare system facing financial and operational pressures from every angle. It’s also a relentless, complex challenge for the individuals and families directly affected by this life-altering chronic condition. But people with diabetes aren’t giving up hope — and they are certainly not giving up on their expectations for proactive, holistic, and personalized care. In fact, people with diabetes are more educated and empowered than ever, and they are increasingly demanding equitable, affordable access to the latest treatment options, whether in person or delivered by digitally enabled care teams that are deeply responsive to their unique needs. Meeting expectations and satisfying the needs of people with diabetes will require healthcare providers, health plans, suppliers, and other members of the care continuum to collaborate on shared solutions that prioritize preventive, person-centered strategies for educating and engaging individuals from all segments of society.
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