Diabetes Prevention & Control Program

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In 2008, 9.5% of the Florida adult population age 18 years and older were told by a doctor that they have diabetes.
In 2008, more males (10.4%) than females (8.7%) had diabetes.
In 2008, the prevalence of diabetes was highest among non-Hispanic Blacks (14.6%) followed by non-Hispanic Whites (9.0%) and Hispanics (7.9%).
In 2008, the prevalence of diabetes increased with increasing age. Approximately 19% of those age 65 years and older have diabetes.
In 2008, a higher percent of those with less than a high school education (12.7%) had diabetes than those with a high school degree or some college (11.9%) or college graduates (7.9%).
In 2008, 29.3% of Florida adults diagnosed with diabetes did not have their feet checked for sores or irritations at least once in the past 12 months.
In 2008, 47.9% of Florida adults diagnosed with diabetes had not ever taken a course or class in how to manage their diabetes.
In 2008, 23.7% of Florida adults diagnosed with diabetes did not have an annual eye exam.
In 2008, 24.5% of Florida adults diagnosed with diabetes did not have at least 2 hemoglobin A1C tests in the past 12 months.
In 2008 in Florida, diabetes was the sixth leading cause of death. The age-adjusted death rate was 20.3 deaths per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted death rates for diabetes have remained stable over the past ten years.
In 2006 in Florida, the cost of diabetes was estimated to be $8.7 billion.

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