Trends in Incidence of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Among Youths — Selected Counties and Indian Reservations, United States, 2002–2015

Weekly / February 14, 2020 / 69(6);161–165

Jasmin Divers1; Elizabeth J. Mayer-Davis2; Jean M. Lawrence3; Scott Isom4; Dana Dabelea5; Lawrence Dolan6; Giuseppina Imperatore7; Santica Marcovina8; David J Pettitt9; Catherine Pihoker10; Richard F. Hamman11; Sharon Saydah7; Lynne E. Wagenknecht12 (View author affiliations)

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Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Diabetes, one of the most common chronic diseases among youths, is associated with numerous complications, and has a substantial impact on public health resources. From 2002 to 2012, type 1 and type 2 diabetes incidence has increased among U.S. youths aged <20 years.

What is added by this report?

From 2011 to 2015, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes incidence continued to increase among youths at five U.S. sites included in the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study, especially among racial and ethnic minority populations.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Ongoing surveillance to monitor trends in type 1 and type 2 diabetes incidence can help identify population subgroups at increased risk for diabetes to aid prevention efforts and planning for future health care needs.