Health Disparities
True or False: Mortality rates from diabetes are the same in the United States among Black, Hispanic, and white women.
False! Black women are 2.3 times as likely and Hispanic women 1.4 times more likely to die of diabetes as non-Hispanic white women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health.
True or False: Access to greenspaces (e.g., parks) has no impact on an individual's likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
False! Exposure to green spaces increases physical activity levels and thus reduces the risk of obesity and diabetes.
True or False: Dine, Learn, and Move is a free virtual program designed to empower Prince George’s County residents with healthy recipes and ways to physically active.
True! Dine, Learn, and Move works to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease and obesity in the country through health education focused on healthy lifestyle practices.
Those who are obese (BMI>30) have a how much greater likelihood of developing diabetes compared to those who are not obese?
2x
4x
6x
Those who are obese have a 6 times higher likelihood of developing diabetes compared to those who are not obese.
However, other factors such as diet, stress, and family health history also play a critical role in the development of diabetes.
True or False: About 1 in 3 Prince George's County adults are prediabetic or diabetic.
True! More than 1 in 10 Prince George's County adults are diabetic, and about 1 in 5 are prediabetic.
Prevalence of diabetes is highest in which areas in the United States?
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Rural. According to the CDC, prevalence of diabetes is estimated to be 9-17% higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.
True or False: Having consistent access to health insurance reduces the risk of having undiagnosed prediabetes or diabetes.
True! Those who have access to health insurance and thus healthcare providers are more likely to be screened and engage in early interventions for diabetes and other chronic conditions.
True or False: The Prince George’s County Health Department’s PreventionLink’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a 22-session program targeting health education and lifestyle changes.
True! PreventionLink’s NDPP works with individuals who are prediabetic and at high risk of developing diabetes and can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke.
True or False: Men are more likely to develop diabetes at a lower body mass index (BMI) than women.
True. According to the CDC, even at lower BMIs, men are more likely to develop diabetes compared to women. Men often store fat in their bellies, which is a known risk factor for diabetes.
True or False: The rate of self-reported diabetes is higher in Prince George's County than national rates.
True! The rate of self-reported diabetes is 12.4% compared to the national rate of 11.5%.
True or False: New diabetes medications, such as GLP-1s (i.e., Ozempic) are more likely to be used by Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults since they have higher rates of diabetes.
False! Despite Black and Hispanic adults having higher rates of diabetes than white adults, they are less likely to utilize these newer medications, regardless of insurance status, income, or education.
True or False: The risk for diabetes is two times (2x) higher for Americans making less than $80,000/year.
False! Americans making less than $80,000/year are three times (3x) as likely to have diabetes compared to their counterparts.
What percentage of cases of prediabetes will develop into diabetes within 3-5 years?
15%
25%
40%
25% - Approximately 1 in 4 adults with prediabetes will develop diabetes within 3-5 years.
How much more likely are those with diabetes to develop heart disease compared to those without diabetes?
2x
4x
6x
Those with diabetes have twice the likelihood of developing heart disease and are at greater risk of heart attacks or strokes compared to non-diabetics.
Which age group has the highest rates of hospitalization due to type 2 diabetes in Prince George's County?
45-64
65-84
85+
Prince George's County residents 85+ experience the highest rates of hospitalization due to type 2 diabetes. However, all adults 45+ have hospitalization rates higher than the overall average.
True or False: Those with less than a high school education are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than those with a high school education or beyond.
True! According to the CDC, 13.1% of adults with less than a high school education have diabetes, compared to 9.1% of adults with a high school education or 6.9% of adults with more than a high school education.
What percentage of Americans with diabetes lack regular access to healthy food?
10%
20%
30%
20% - 1 in 5 Americans with diabetes lack regular access to healthy food.
True or False: You need to qualify for Maryland Medicaid in order to participate in Prince George’s County PreventionLink National Diabetes Prevention Program.
False! PreventionLink is credentialed with several insurers to increase the accessibility of NDPP services.
Over time, roughly how many diabetics will experience neuropathy (numbness in hands and feet)?
1 in 4
1 in 3
1 in 2
Half of diabetics (50%) will experience neuropathy at some point during their lifetime. This can lead to serious complications such as foot ulcers or even amputations.
As of 2020, what percentage of Prince George's County residents are prediabetic?
16%
24%
32%
16% of Prince George's County adults are prediabetic.
How much greater of a risk do Non-Hispanic Black women have of developing gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) compared to Non-Hispanic white women in the U.S.
42%
63%
75%
Non-Hispanic Black women have a 63% greater risk of developing gestational diabetes compared to Non-Hispanic white women.
What percentage of Americans experiencing homelessness are estimated to be prediabetic or diabetic?
8%
13%
17%
According to self-report data, 17% of Americans experiencing homelessness have prediabetes or diabetes.
What is the range for normal fasting blood sugar?
62-89 mg/dL
72-99 mg/dL
82-99mg/dL
The normal range for fasting blood glucose is 72-99mg/dL.
Prediabetes ranges from 100-125mg/dL and diabetes is classified by any value greater than 125mg/dL.
What percentage of U.S. cases of kidney failure are related to diabetes?
23%
44%
57%
Roughly 44% of all cases of kidney disease are related to diabetes.
It is estimated that half of diabetics will experience some form of kidney disease in their lifetime.
True or False: As of 2023, more than 1 in 3 Prince George's County residents who receive Medicare benefits are treated for diabetes.
True: In 2023, 35% of Medicare beneficiaries in Prince George's County were treated for diabetes.