The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, the ADA mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
1 person every 23 seconds is diagnosed with diabetes. Whether these donors have diabetes, are parents of children with diabetes, or have family or friends with the disease, they all feel strongly that scientific research and assistance from the ADA can make a difference. All have responded to a combination of straight appeal and premium gift direct mail programs and opt to donate via mail, telephone, or online. ADA donors have proven to support numerous Health, Children’s, and Social causes as well as Humanitarian, Environmental, Animal Welfare, International Relief and Cultural offers.
Diabetes by the numbers:
- 30.3 million people have diabetes, about 1 out of every 11
- 1 out of 4 people do not know they have diabetes
- 84 million people have prediabetes
- Without weight loss and moderate physical activity, 15-30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years
- $237 billion total medical costss and lost work and wages for people with prediagnosed diabetes
- The percentage of Americans age 65 and older remains high, at 25.2%, or 12 million seniors (diagnosed and undiagnosed)
- Diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States
- Heart disease and stroke re the leading causes of death with people living with diabetes
The rates of diagnosed diabetes by race/ethnic background are:
7.4% of non-Hispanic whites
8.0% of Asian Americans
12.1% of Hispanics
12.7% of non-Hispanic African Americans
15.1% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives
Prevalence in Seniors: The percentage of Americans age 65 and older remains high, at 25.9%, or 11.8 million seniors (diagnosed and undiagnosed). - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/#sthash.HOElnNgy.dpufNearly a quarter of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes (23.1%)The percentage of Americans age 65 and older remains high, at 25.9%, or 11.8 million seniors (diagnosed and undiagnosed)Diabetes is the 7th rather than 6th leading cause of death (having been surpassed by Alzheimer's disease)
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