Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
The Issue
About 84 million Americans age 18 years or older have prediabetes, and 30.3 million individuals have diabetes. Among those with diabetes, approximately 95 percent have type 2 diabetes — a condition that can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes. People with diabetes and prediabetes are at higher risk for developing other serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke.
Total direct and indirect costs for diabetes in the United States in 2017 were estimated at $327 billion.
CDC’s 6|18 Initiative In Action
Learn about interventions happening across the country. Learn more »
Plan an Evidence-Based Intervention
Following is the intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes identified by the CDC as having a proven evidence base for improving health outcomes and controlling health care costs:
- Expand access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program (the National DPP), which supports a year-long lifestyle change program to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes in people with prediabetes or at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
Evidence Summary: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Download the CDC’s evidence summary that outlines key cost and health information for payers and providers, as well as demonstrated outcomes for each of the above interventions.
Explore Implementation Resources
The following resources can help payers, state officials, and providers implement high-opportunity type 2 diabetes prevention interventions. Does your state/program have resources to share? Send an email to 618@chcs.org.
See also CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program web page.
