The promise of prevention, treatment, and cure for diabetes can only be realized through the vigorous support of scientific research. This research must be conducted through a multi-pronged effort that addresses the complex challenges posed by diabetes, from dysfunctions in the most fundamental molecular and cellular processes, to the need…

Each November, National Diabetes Month takes place to focus national attention on diabetes as a major public health issue. People, communities, and organizations rally together to highlight opportunities to prevent and control diabetes and raise awareness about this serious disease. SOPHE will focus on promoting consumers’ understanding of the role…

Clinical and community prevention efforts should be mutually reinforcing and appropriate health care provided in clinical settings, recommending community-based prevention efforts, and providing environments that enhance health.

Approximately 18.0 million or 8.7 percent of all people age 20 years or older have diabetes ; 8.6 million or 18.3 percent of all people age 60 and older ; 8.7 million or 8.7 percent of all men ; and 9.3 million or 8.7 percent of all women have diabetes…