Diabetes Will Nearly Double Over the Next 25 Years

Diabetes Will Nearly Double Over the Next 25 Years: In a recent published study in Health Affairs, it was predicted that the diabetes population in the U.S. will almost double over the next 25 years and annual medical spending on the disease is projected to nearly triple, hitting $336 billion, up from $113 billion today. The population and costs associated with diabetes are expected to add a significant strain to our overburdened health care system unless we make changes in our public or private strategies. Increased screening and better access to care may require additional funding now, but these measures will significantly reduce the costs associated with disease treatment and complications in the long run.