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√ NY Agencies

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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The department offers several diabetes prevention and management programs, including the NYC Health + Hospitals Options program, which offers free diabetes prevention workshops and screenings. Mayor’s Management Report

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New York City Department for the Aging

The department offers several programs for older adults with diabetes, including diabetes self-management education classes and nutrition counseling. prevention workshops and screenings. Mayor’s Management Report

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New York City Department of Education

The department offers diabetes management services in schools, including training for school staff and assistance with insulin administration. Mayor’s Management Report
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New York City Housing Authority

The authority offers diabetes management and education services to residents living in public housing. Mayor’s Management Report

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New York City Human Resources Administration

The administration offers diabetes education and nutrition counseling to eligible individuals through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Mayor’s Management Report

√ Reports

New York City Community Health Survey

The New York City Community Health Survey is an annual survey that includes questions on health behaviors, chronic conditions, and access to health care. The survey includes questions on diabetes and provides data on the prevalence of diabetes in the city.

New York City Health Department Diabetes Data and Statistics

The New York City Health Department publishes data and statistics on diabetes, including prevalence rates, hospitalization rates, and mortality rates. The data is used to monitor trends in diabetes and to inform public health interventions.

New York State Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

The New York State Department of Health publishes an annual report on diabetes prevention and control efforts in the state. The report includes information on programs and initiatives aimed at preventing and managing diabetes.

New York City Department for the Aging Diabetes Services Annual Report

The New York City Department for the Aging publishes an annual report on diabetes services for older adults in the city. The report includes information on diabetes self-management education classes, nutrition counseling, and other services offered by the department.

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene publishes a report on the city’s diabetes prevention and control efforts. The report includes information on programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of diabetes in the city.

CDC: National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020

The National Diabetes Statistics Report, a periodic publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provides information on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes and prediabetes, risk factors for complications, acute and long-term complications, deaths, and costs. These data can help focus efforts to prevent and control diabetes across the United States.

New York City Community Health Survey

The New York City Community Health Survey is an annual survey that includes questions on health behaviors, chronic conditions, and access to health care. The survey includes questions on diabetes and provides data on the prevalence of diabetes in the city.

New York City Health Department Diabetes Data and Statistics

The New York City Health Department publishes data and statistics on diabetes, including prevalence rates, hospitalization rates, and mortality rates. The data is used to monitor trends in diabetes and to inform public health interventions.

New York State Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

The New York State Department of Health publishes an annual report on diabetes prevention and control efforts in the state. The report includes information on programs and initiatives aimed at preventing and managing diabetes.

New York City Department for the Aging Diabetes Services Annual Report

The New York City Department for the Aging publishes an annual report on diabetes services for older adults in the city. The report includes information on diabetes self-management education classes, nutrition counseling, and other services offered by the department.

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene publishes a report on the city’s diabetes prevention and control efforts. The report includes information on programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of diabetes in the city.

CDC: National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020

The National Diabetes Statistics Report, a periodic publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provides information on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes and prediabetes, risk factors for complications, acute and long-term complications, deaths, and costs. These data can help focus efforts to prevent and control diabetes across the United States.

√ Data sets

New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NYC HANES)

The NYC HANES is a population-based survey of New York City adults that collects data on various health measures, including diabetes prevalence, diabetes management, and diabetes-related complications.

New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS)

SPARCS is a comprehensive data reporting system that collects and analyzes data on hospital discharges, emergency department visits, and ambulatory surgery procedures in New York State. It includes data on diabetes-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits in New York City.

New York City Community Health Survey (CHS):

The CHS is an annual survey of New York City adults that collects data on various health behaviors, including diabetes risk factors and self-reported diabetes prevalence.

New York City Vital Statistics

Vital statistics data are collected by the New York City Health Department and include information on births, deaths, and other health events. They include data on diabetes-related deaths in New York City.

United States Diabetes Surveillance System

An interactive web application of the most comprehensive compilation of diabetes data and trends at national, state, and county levels.

√ Data visualizations

NYC HANES Diabetes Prevalence by Neighborhood

This data visualization shows the prevalence of diabetes in New York City neighborhoods, based on data from the NYC Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NYC HANES). The map allows users to explore the geographic distribution of diabetes in the city, and highlights areas with high diabetes prevalence.

Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations in New York City

This data visualization shows trends in diabetes-related hospitalizations in New York City, based on data from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS). The visualization allows users to compare rates of hospitalization across different age groups and racial/ethnic groups, and to explore trends over time.

New York City Community Health Survey

This interactive data visualization tool allows users to explore data from the New York City Community Health Survey (CHS), including data on diabetes prevalence and risk factors. The tool allows users to compare data across different demographic groups and to explore trends over time.

NYC Health Atlas

The NYC Health Atlas is a web-based tool that provides access to a wide range of health data for New York City, including data on diabetes. The tool includes interactive maps, charts, and tables that allow users to explore diabetes prevalence, diabetes-related hospitalizations, and other diabetes-related measures by neighborhood, demographic group, and other factors.

√ STATISTICS

Americans with Diabetes

million, CDC

Diabetes Cost

billion, AMerican diabetes association

NYC adults that are overweight or obese

%

AMerican diabetes association

Prevalence

Nearly one million New Yorkers have diabetes, which is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S. Over time, high blood sugar can cause serious health complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and leg and toe amputations. Source: NYC Health. According to the CDC, 34.2 million people of all ages—or 10.5% of the US population—had diabetes. Source: National Diabetes Statistical Report 2020

diabetes-related deaths

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in New York City, and it is responsible for more deaths than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined. The majority of diabetes-related deaths in New York City are due to heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Source: DOHMH

Risk Factors

Risk factors: Risk factors for diabetes include obesity, physical inactivity, and a diet high in sugar and processed foods. More than half (57%) of the adults in New York City are overweight or obese. Source: CDC Community Profile: New York City, New York

Diabetes Cost

Diagnosed diabetes costs an estimated $21 billion in New York each year. Total direct medical expenses for diagnosed diabetes in New York were estimated at $15.1 billion>in 2017. In addition, another $6.1 billion was spent on indirect costs from lost productivity due to diabetes.Source: American Diabetes Association

Undiagnosed

An additional 456,000 people in New York state have diabetes but don’t know it, greatly increasing their health risk. Source: The Burden of Diabetes in New York

Americans with Diabetes

million, CDC

Diabetes Cost

billion, AMerican diabetes association

NYC adults that are overweight or obese

%

AMerican diabetes association

Prevalence

Nearly one million New Yorkers have diabetes, which is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S. Over time, high blood sugar can cause serious health complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and leg and toe amputations. Source: NYC Health. According to the CDC, 34.2 million people of all ages—or 10.5% of the US population—had diabetes. Source: National Diabetes Statistical Report 2020

diabetes-related deaths

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in New York City, and it is responsible for more deaths than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined. The majority of diabetes-related deaths in New York City are due to heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Source: DOHMH

Risk Factors

Risk factors: Risk factors for diabetes include obesity, physical inactivity, and a diet high in sugar and processed foods. More than half (57%) of the adults in New York City are overweight or obese. Source: CDC

Diabetes Cost

Diagnosed diabetes costs an estimated $21 billion in New York each year. Total direct medical expenses for diagnosed diabetes in New York were estimated at $15.1 billion>in 2017. In addition, another $6.1 billion was spent on indirect costs from lost productivity due to diabetes.Source: American Diabetes Association

Undiagnosed

An additional 456,000 people in New York state have diabetes but don’t know it, greatly increasing their health risk. Source: The Burden of Diabetes in New York

√ Census & American Community Survey

Age
Diabetes prevalence increases with age, so data on the age distribution of the population can be used to estimate the burden of diabetes in a given area. The Census and ACS both collect data on age.
Health insurance coverage
Lack of health insurance is a barrier to diabetes management, as people without insurance may be less likely to receive regular medical care and diabetes-related services. The ACS collects data on health insurance coverage.
Age
Diabetes prevalence increases with age, so data on the age distribution of the population can be used to estimate the burden of diabetes in a given area. The Census and ACS both collect data on age.
Health insurance coverage
Lack of health insurance is a barrier to diabetes management, as people without insurance may be less likely to receive regular medical care and diabetes-related services. The ACS collects data on health insurance coverage.

√ Non-Profits

American Diabetes Association - New York
The American Diabetes Association is a national organization that works to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The New York chapter provides education, advocacy, and support to individuals and families affected by diabetes.
JDRF International - New York City Chapter
JDRF International is a non-profit organization that funds type 1 diabetes research and advocates for policies that improve the lives of people with the disease. The New York City chapter offers support and resources to individuals and families affected by type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation funds research into finding a cure for diabetes and improving diabetes management. The organization supports the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami, which is a world leader in diabetes research.
The Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia University
The Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center is a research and treatment center focused on diabetes. The center offers education, clinical care, and research programs for individuals with diabetes.
The Barton Center for Diabetes Education
The Barton Center is a non-profit organization that offers education and support programs for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. The organization operates several camps for children with diabetes and offers year-round education and support programs.

√ Experts

Dr. Elizabeth Selvin - Diabetes Epidemiology and Prevention Program
Dr. Selvin is a professor of epidemiology and the director of the Diabetes Epidemiology and Prevention Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has conducted extensive research on the epidemiology of diabetes and its complications, including the role of lifestyle factors and genetic factors.
Dr. Rita Kalyani - Diabetes Management Service
Dr. Kalyani is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the director of the Diabetes Management Service at Johns Hopkins. She specializes in the management of diabetes and has conducted research on diabetes self-management education, health disparities in diabetes care, and diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Mary Ann Banerji - Diabetes Treatment Center
Dr. Banerji is board-certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism, as well as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Endocrinology, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the Endocrine Society. Dr. Banerji has been in practice for over 40 years and has a wealth of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders.
Dr. Matthew Freeby - Gonda Diabetes Center
Dr. Freeby is an assistant professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the director of the Gonda Diabetes Center. He specializes in the management of diabetes and has conducted research on diabetes technology, diabetes in pregnancy, and diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Niyati Parekh - NYU
Dr. Parekh is an associate professor of nutrition and public health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She has conducted research on the impact of diet and lifestyle on diabetes risk and management, as well as on the development of culturally-tailored interventions to prevent and manage diabetes.

√ Journal Articles

"Diabetes complications in racial and ethnic minority populations in the USA"
“Diabetes complications in racial and ethnic minority populations in the USA” by J. Sonya Haw, Megha Shah, Sara Turbow, Michelle Egeolu & Guillermo Umpierrez, 2021. Racial and ethnic minority populations have a higher burden of diabetes-related complications. While we have seen in general an overall improvement in complication rates for all people with diabetes, the disparities between Black and Hispanic compared to non-Hispanic White people with diabetes seem to persist.
"Diabetes, infection risk and COVID-19"
“Diabetes, infection risk and COVID-19” by Suheda Erener, 2020. Epidemiological studies show that poorly controlled diabetes is a risk factor for various infectious diseases. Given the global burden of diabetes and the pandemic nature of coronaviruses, understanding how diabetes affects COVID-19 severity is critical to designing tailored treatments and clinical management of individuals affected by diabetes.
"Preadmission Diabetes-Specific Risk Factors for Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes and Coronavirus Disease 2019"
“Preadmission Diabetes-Specific Risk Factors for Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes and Coronavirus Disease 2019” by Shivani Agarwal, 2019, Diabetes Care. In this large U.S. cohort of hospitalized patients with diabetes and COVID-19, insulin treatment, as a possible proxy for diabetes duration, and obesity rather than long-term glycemic control were predictive of mortality. Further investigation of underlying mechanisms of mortality and inpatient glycemic control is needed.
"Neighborhoods, Obesity, and Diabetes — A Randomized Social Experiment"
“Neighborhoods, Obesity, and Diabetes — A Randomized Social Experiment” by Jens Ludwig, Ph.D. etal. N Engl J Med. The opportunity to move from a neighborhood with a high level of poverty to one with a lower level of poverty was associated with modest but potentially important reductions in the prevalence of extreme obesity and diabetes. The mechanisms underlying these associations remain unclear but warrant further investigation, given their potential to guide the design of community-level interventions intended to improve health. (Funded by HUD and others.)
"Impact of a Telephonic Intervention to Improve Diabetes Control on Health Care Utilization and Cost for Adults in South Bronx, New York"
“Impact of a Telephonic Intervention to Improve Diabetes Control on Health Care Utilization and Cost for Adults in South Bronx, New York” by Bahman P. Tabaei, etal. 2020. Diabetes Care. These results indicate that the impact of the Bronx A1C intervention was not just on short-term improvements in glycemic control but also on long-term health care utilization.

√ Key Issues

Safety

High prevalence rates: Diabetes is a major public health issue in New York City, with a high prevalence rate among adults. According to the New York City Health Department, an estimated 11.3% of adults in the city have diabetes.

Health disparities
Diabetes disproportionately affects certain populations in New York City, including low-income communities and communities of color. These populations have higher rates of diabetes and are more likely to experience diabetes-related complications.
Access to care
Access to diabetes care and management services can be a challenge for some individuals in New York City, particularly those who are uninsured or underinsured. Access to healthy food options can also be a challenge in some neighborhoods.
Diabetes prevention
While there are several programs and initiatives aimed at diabetes prevention in New York City, there is still a need for increased efforts to prevent diabetes and its complications.
Diabetes management
Managing diabetes can be a challenge, and there is a need for increased access to diabetes self-management education and support services in New York City.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals with diabetes in New York City, who are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus. The pandemic has also disrupted diabetes care and management services in the city.

√ Social Media Accounts

diaTribeNews

@diaTribeNews on Twitter: This is the Twitter account of diaTribe, an online diabetes community that provides news, information, and resources for people living with diabetes. They share updates on the latest diabetes research, technology, and advocacy efforts.

BeyondType1

@BeyondType1 on Instagram: This is a global nonprofit organization that aims to improve the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes. They share personal stories, educational content, and resources for managing diabetes.

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