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EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT
Vital Initiatives for Equitable Diabetes Care
At Diversity in Diabetes (DiD), our focus revolves around three pillars: Education, Resources, and Support. These essential elements are curated to address the unique needs of vulnerable populations including BIPOC communities, men, LGBTQIA+, and individuals aged 65+ in their diabetes care journey.
The mission of DiD is not just to address immediate needs but also to create a sustainable and supportive ecosystem where individuals from all walks of life have equal access to essential diabetes care. Through our Education, Resources, and Support initiatives, we're committed to bridging these critical gaps in the diabetes care landscape, promoting inclusivity, and empowering everyone to live healthier lives.
Our Initiatives
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GIVING TUESDAY
PEOPLE OF COLOR LIVING WITH DIABETES (POCLWD) SUMMIT
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Why Diversity Matters
Racial and ethnic health disparities have been well documented in diabetes treatments and outcomes. It remains controversial whether or not these disparities result from differences in socioeconomic factors or other factors like institutionalized racism.
According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report (2020), People of Color (POC) living with diabetes experience a 60% higher chance of being diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic White Americans. They are twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to pass away from diabetes and are admitted to the hospital with uncontrolled diabetes are a higher rate than non-Hispanic whites.
Diversity matters in diabetes for a number of reasons. First, because POC don’t access diabetes education and support at the rates of non-Hispanic whites. Second, because POC are often not aware of optional diabetes treatment options available to them. Third, POC don’t utilize diabetes technology at the rates of non-Hispanic whites and last, because there is a serious lack of representation of healthcare providers and diabetes educators of color.
Prevalence of Diagnosed Diabetes in 2018
According to the CDC 34.2 million people had diabetes in 2018. This chart shows the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes amongst:
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American Indians (14.7%),
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People of Hispanic origin (12.5%),
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non-Hispanic blacks (11.7%),
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non-Hispanic Asians (9.2%),
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and non-Hispanic whites (7.5%).
