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Utah Facts The number of Utahns with diabetes continues to increase and now about one in 25 has been diagnosed. The most recent data indicate that an estimated 104,000 Utahns (4.1% of the Utah population) have been diagnosed with diabetes (Utah Health Status Survey 2004). The percentage of Utahns who have diabetes but are undiagnosed has declined, but there are still over 42,000 Utahns whose diabetes has not yet been detected. Because they are not diagnosed, and therefore not being treated, these individuals are vulnerable to complications that could be delayed or prevented. Diabetes is a serious disease with potentially devastating consequences. About 104,000 Utahns, or about four out of every 100 residents, have been diagnosed with diabetes. Approximately, another 42,000 have diabetes but have not yet been diagnosed. Over 1,000 Utahns die every year from diabetes-related causes, and there are over 20,000 hospital discharges for people with diabetes in the state every year. Diabetes care represents a significant health care
burden. The reports and tables included in this section provide
a brief description of the prevalence of diabetes and its consequences
in Utah. Diabetes Among African Americans Factsheet, May 2008 Tipping the Scales Toward a Healthier Population, A report of overweight and obesity in Utah, 2005 Aging and Health in Utah, Utah Department of Health Report, 2005 Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes: Getting to the Heart of the Matter, 2005 End Stage Renal Disease Information, 2005 Articles Variations in Self-Management Behavior Among Adult Utahns with Diabetes Presentations Diabetes and Hispanic/Latino Population in Utah Posters Other Utah Links Diabetes Indicators from IBIS: * Over 40 percent of all patients on dialysis in Utah have diabetes. If you are looking for a dialysis center close to home, visit: www.medicare.gov/dialysis/home.asp . For more information
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