Minorities & Type 2

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes among the African American, American Indian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Latino American populations ranges from two to six times greater than the white population. In addition, certain minority groups also have a much higher rate of diabetes-related complications and death, in some instances by as much as 50 more than the total population. However, it has been found that the rate of complications varies by disease and minority group.

All minority groups in the United States for which data exist have a higher prevalence of diabetes than do the residents of their countries of origin.

Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 4/08

African-American Diabetes For every 6 white Americans who have diabetes, 10 African Americans have the disease. Learn more here.	American Indians and Alaskan Natives The culture of American Indians and Alaskan Natives is rich and diverse, but poverty is typically the catalyst when it comes to diabetes. Read more about it.
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