{"id":16158,"date":"2026-10-05T11:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/?p=16158"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:55:42","slug":"diabetes-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/es\/blog\/diabetes-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Statistics for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and the latest diabetes statistics show how common the condition has become across different ages, backgrounds, and risk groups.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019re breaking down the most current data on diabetes prevalence, prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, treatment, complications, healthcare use, deaths, and costs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Diabetes can affect circulation and increase your risk of vascular problems, so Delaware Advanced Vein Center provides cardiologist-led treatment for <a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/sclerotherapy\/\">spider veins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/varicose-vein-treatment\/\">varicose veins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/deep-vein-thrombosis-treatment\/\">deep vein thrombosis<\/a>, and other conditions that can put your long-term health at risk.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Concerned about swelling, leg discomfort, or other diabetes-related changes? Schedule your consultation today and protect your lifelong vascular health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"post-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/contact\/\">Book Your Consultation<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Diabetes Prevalence in the United States<\/h2>\n<h3>How many people in the United States have diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>In 2023, an estimated 40.1 million people in the United States had diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>What percentage of the U.S. population has diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>An estimated 12.0% of the U.S. population has diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>How many people in the United States have diagnosed diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>An estimated 29.1 million people in the United States have diagnosed diabetes, including 28.8 million adults age 18 and older.<\/p>\n<h3>What percentage of adults with diabetes are undiagnosed?<\/h3>\n<p>An estimated 27.6% of U.S. adults age 18 and older with diabetes are undiagnosed, representing about 11 million people.<\/p>\n<h3>Has the number of people living with diabetes increased globally?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The number of people living with diabetes worldwide increased from about 200 million in 1990 to 830 million in 2022.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the lifetime risk of developing diabetes in the United States?<\/h3>\n<p>If current trends continue, about 1 in 3 Americans born in 2000 are expected to develop diabetes during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Varicose Vein &amp; Diabetes Statistics<\/h2>\n<h3>What percentage of people with Type 2 Diabetes have chronic venous insufficiency?<\/h3>\n<p>A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis found that chronic venous insufficiency affected 55% of the patients with type 2 diabetes included across four studies. The prevalence of chronic venous insufficiency was 1.51 times higher among people with diabetes than among those without diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>How common is deep venous incompetence among people with diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>One study found deep venous incompetence in 64% of diabetic patients\u2019 right legs and 70.7% of their left legs. The researchers also reported reduced venous refilling time in 42.7% of right legs and 49.3% of left legs.<\/p>\n<h3>How common is diabetes among patients with chronic venous disease?<\/h3>\n<p>In a study of 197 patients with chronic venous disease, 17.8% had diabetes. The comparison prevalence in the general population was 8.6%, meaning diabetes was approximately twice as common in the study\u2019s chronic venous disease group.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Metformin use associated with varicose vein risk?<\/h3>\n<p>In a matched Taiwanese cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes, new varicose veins occurred at a rate of 191.41 cases per 100,000 person-years among patients who had never used metformin, compared with 115.81 cases among patients who had used it. Metformin use was associated with a 40% lower risk, although the observational study did not establish that the medication prevented varicose veins.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Prediabetes Statistics<\/h2>\n<h3>How many adults in the United States have prediabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>An estimated 115.2 million U.S. adults age 18 and older have prediabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>What percentage of adults age 65 and older have prediabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>An estimated 31.3 million U.S. adults age 65 and older have prediabetes, representing 52.1% of this age group.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Type 1 Diabetes Statistics<\/h2>\n<h3>How many people in the United States have type 1 diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>An estimated 2.1 million people in the United States have diagnosed type 1 diabetes, including 1.8 million adults aged 20 and older and 314,000 children and adolescents under age 20.<\/p>\n<h3>What percentage of U.S. adults with diagnosed diabetes have type 1 diabetes and use insulin?<\/h3>\n<p>About 5.7% of U.S. adults with diagnosed diabetes reported having type 1 diabetes and using insulin.<\/p>\n<h3>How many Americans under age 20 have diagnosed diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>About 364,000 Americans under age 20 are estimated to have diagnosed diabetes, representing approximately 0.45% of that population.<\/p>\n<h3>How many children and adolescents in the United States have diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>In 2021, about 352,000 children and adolescents under age 20 in the United States had diabetes, including 304,000 with type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Diabetes by Race, Education, and Lifestyle<\/h2>\n<h3>Which racial and ethnic groups have the highest rates of diagnosed diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>From 2021 to 2023, diagnosed diabetes rates among U.S. adults were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>American Indian or Alaska Native:<\/strong> 15.7%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black, non-Hispanic: <\/strong>12.2%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hispanic: <\/strong>11.8%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asian, non-Hispanic:<\/strong> 9.7%<\/li>\n<li><strong>White, non-Hispanic: <\/strong>7.1%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How does education level affect diabetes prevalence?<\/h3>\n<p>Diabetes prevalence decreases as education level increases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Less than high school:<\/strong> 13.3%<\/li>\n<li><strong>High school graduate: <\/strong>9.9%<\/li>\n<li><strong>More than high school: <\/strong>7.0%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What percentage of adults with diabetes use tobacco?<\/h3>\n<p>From 2017 through 2020, an estimated 22.1% of U.S. adults age 18 and older with diagnosed diabetes were tobacco users.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Gestational Diabetes Statistics<\/h2>\n<h3>What percentage of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>Each year, an estimated 2% to 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3>What percentage of women with gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>About 50% of women who develop gestational diabetes later go on to develop type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Diabetes Treatment and Medication<\/h2>\n<h3>What percentage of adults with diabetes do not take medication?<\/h3>\n<p>In 2022, 59% of adults aged 30 and older living with diabetes were not taking medication for the condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Diabetes Complications and Healthcare Use<\/h2>\n<h3>What percentage of adults with diabetes have severe vision problems or blindness?<\/h3>\n<p>In 2019, 11.8% of U.S. adults age 18 and older with diagnosed diabetes reported severe vision difficulty or blindness.<\/p>\n<h3>How many kidney disease deaths are caused by diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>In 2021, diabetes was responsible for approximately 530,000 kidney disease deaths worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3>How many hospitalizations involve diabetes in the United States?<\/h3>\n<p>In 2018, 8.25 million hospital discharges among U.S. adults age 18 and older included diabetes as a listed diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h3>How many emergency department visits involve diabetes in the United States?<\/h3>\n<p>In 2018, approximately 17 million emergency department visits among U.S. adults age 18 and older included diabetes as a listed diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Diabetes Deaths and Costs<\/h2>\n<h3>How much does diabetes cost the United States each year?<\/h3>\n<p>The total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States reached $412.9 billion in 2022.<\/p>\n<h3>How many people die from diabetes each year in the United States?<\/h3>\n<p>Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 95,190 deaths listing diabetes as the underlying cause.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Prevent Diabetes Complications with Cardiologist-Led Vein Care<\/h2>\n<p>Diabetes can affect your circulation, especially in your legs, so early treatment for vein symptoms can prevent more serious issues from arising.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At Delaware Advanced Vein Center, Dr. Anthony Alfieri provides cardiologist-led evaluations and minimally invasive treatments to improve circulation, address vein disease, and reduce your risk of future complications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Schedule your consultation today and protect your lifelong vein health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"post-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/contact\/\">Book Your Consultation<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>American Diabetes Association. <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/statistics\/about-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cStatistics About Diabetes.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li>CDC. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/php\/data-research\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cNational Diabetes Statistics Report.\u201d<\/a> January 21, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/health-statistics\/diabetes-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cDiabetes Statistics.\u201d<\/a> January 2024.<\/li>\n<li>World Health Organization. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cDiabetes.\u201d<\/a> November 14, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. House of Representatives Diabetes Caucus. <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetescaucus-degette.house.gov\/facts-and-figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cAbout Diabetes.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li>International Diabetes Federation. \u201cFacts &amp; Figures.\u201d April 7, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/idf.org\/about-diabetes\/facts-figures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/idf.org\/about-diabetes\/facts-figures\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>de Castro, Alex Carlos Ferreira, et al. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12315575\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cSystematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Chronic Venous Insufficiency.\u201d<\/a> 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Mani, Raj, Sue Yarde, and Michael Edmonds. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21693442\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cPrevalence of Deep Venous Incompetence and Microvascular Abnormalities in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus.\u201d<\/a> June 2011.<\/li>\n<li>Fejfarov\u00e1, Vladim\u00edra, et al. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28124879\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cThe Relationship Between Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Diabetes Mellitus.\u201d<\/a> February 2017.<\/li>\n<li>Tseng, Chin-Hsiao. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31322821\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cMetformin Reduces Risk of Varicose Veins in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes.\u201d<\/a> February 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and the latest diabetes statistics show how common the condition has become across different ages, backgrounds, and risk groups. 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