Trends and Disparities in Diabetes Prevalence in the United States from 2012 to 2022

Diabetes poses considerable health and economic burdens in the United States, costing a staggering 412. 9 billion, including 306. 6 billion of direct medical costs and 106. 3 billion of indirect expenses. 1 Understanding the changing prevalence of diabetes and associated socioeconomic disparities is important for developing effective prevention and management strategies. 2, 3 This study aims to address knowledge gaps by examining recent trends in diabetes prevalence among US adults and its disparities based on socioeconomic status utilizing a nationally representative dataset from 2012 to 2022.