American Diabetes Association Hosts State of Diabetes: Cupertino on World Diabetes Day

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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) proudly hosts its annual State of Diabetes: Cupertino event on November 14 at De Anza College in Cupertino, California, as part of World Diabetes Day. The event brings together employers, health care leaders, and community champions to improve the future of health for people impacted by diabetes and obesity. According to the ADA, approximately 3.5 million adults in California, or 10.5% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes, while 11 million adults, or 27% of the adult population, have obesity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Diabetes Association's (ADA) State of Diabetes: Cupertino event aims to unite employers, industry leaders, health care professionals, and community members to support the ADA's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.
  • Approximately 3.5 million adults in California, or 10.5% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes.
  • 11 million adults in the state, or 27% of the adult population, have obesity.
  • The ADA has driven diabetes discovery and research for 85 years.
  • The annual State of Diabetes event serves as a pivotal gathering, where participants engage in critical discussions on addressing the contemporary landscape of diabetes and obesity.
  • Over 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, with people with diagnosed diabetes having on average 2.6 times higher medical expenditures than those without.
  • Attendees will gain key insights from a state-based survey to address community health needs, engage in a networking session and breakout activity, and receive a practical toolkit with tailored solutions for employers and community members.
  • The event features an expert panel discussing strategies for healthier lives and lower costs, including new treatments, lifestyle changes, and ways to make diabetes and obesity care more accessible.

Statistics:

  • 3.5 million adults in California, or 10.5% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes (Source: American Diabetes Association).
  • 11 million adults in California, or 27% of the adult population, have obesity (Source: American Diabetes Association).
  • 38 million Americans are living with diabetes (Source: American Diabetes Association).
  • People with diagnosed diabetes have on average 2.6 times higher medical expenditures than those without (Source: American Diabetes Association).
  • The event features an expert panel discussing addressing obesity and diabetes: strategies for healthier lives and lower costs.

Sources:

  • American Diabetes Association
  • American Diabetes Association (state-based survey)
  • American Diabetes Association (press release)