THE ALARMING IMPACT OF DIABETES
WHY WE DO IT – PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
- The number of adults with diabetes has doubled in 20 years
- Diabetes and prediabetes disproportionately affect historically underserved communities and the most vulnerable among us
- 1 out of every 7 dollars spent on health care in the US is spent on diabetes and its complications
- Diabetes is the 7th-Leading Cause of Death in the US and Palm Beach County (2021), and the 5th-leading cause of death for seniors aged 65-74
- In 2021, the county experienced 439 deaths with diabetes as the primary diagnosis
- The COVID-19 crisis has created additional challenges for our target population, increasing the risk of severe illness for people affected by diabetes, as evidenced by the fact that 14% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have been found to have newly diagnosed diabetes
SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES
- Heart Disease – Stroke End-Stage Kidney Disease – Blindness – Amputation – Death
Sources: American Diabetes Association and Florida Department of Health Statistics & Data
Who We Serve |
How We Serve |
|---|---|
| Individuals impacted by diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, etc.) and their families | We believe it’s important to go where people already are, in their own communities |
| Those at risk for developing diabetes | Outreach, screening, and educational services extend across Palm Beach County, from Jupiter to Boca Raton, and out to the Glades |
| Targeted prevention/ management strategies and education throughout Palm Beach County | Focusing on vulnerable residents and underserved communities |