Two days ago the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the latest estimates for prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes. The situation is worse than it was in 2008, the last figures available.
- Nearly 27% of American adults age 65 or older have diabetes (overwhelmingly type 2)
- Half of Americans 65 and older have prediabetes
- 11% of U.S. adults (nearly 26 million) have diabetes (overwhelmingly type 2)
- 35% of adults (79 million) have prediabetes, and most of those affected don’t know it
The CDC estimates that one of every three U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if present trends continue.
The press release from the CDC mentions that physical activity and avoidance of overweight will prevent some cases of diabetes. I believe that limiting consumption of refined carbohydrates like sugar and flour would also help.
Diabetic Mediterranean Diet 