Authors: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

Publication Year: 2021

Keywords: Diabetes

Abstract: The United States is confronting the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, another health crisis challenges the U.S.: diabetes mellitus.* Since the last federal commission on diabetes issued its report in 1975, the diabetes epidemic has accelerated and grown, affecting more individuals and families, and contributing to greater health care costs. With appropriate population-wide strategies and individual-level interventions, diabetes can be prevented in many cases and its consequences mitigated. The 2021 National Clinical Care Commission Report to Congress and the Secretary of Health and Human Services outlines recommendations to leverage federal programs to prevent type 2 diabetes and control diabetes complications. The report contains evidence-based recommendations for (1) reducing diabetes-related risks and preventing type 2 diabetes in the general population, (2) preventing type 2 diabetes in targeted populations at high risk for its development, and (3) treating and managing diabetes and its complications to improve the health outcomes of individuals with the disease. Implementation of these recommendations will help improve the health and quality of life of millions of Americans affected by diabetes, and help control the rising costs of diabetes and its complications in our nation.

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Type of Resource: Reports