Attention Diabetic Educators
Diabetes Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report the following statistics in 2023:
- About 38 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t know they have it.
- 98 million Americans are thought to have prediabetes, and 8 in 10 don’t know they have it.
- More people are developing type 1 and type 2 diabetes during youth, and racial and ethnic minorities continue to develop type 2 diabetes at higher rates. Likewise, the proportion of older people in our nation is increasing, and older people are more likely to have a chronic disease like diabetes.
First-of-its-Kind Research Shows California Raisins Are A Preferred Snack Option For Diabetic Meal Plans
A 12-week randomized study of 51 adults with an average age of 58 with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) showed that those who consumed raisins compared to an alternative snack had lower post-meal glucose levels and systolic blood pressure. There were no significant changes observed for fasting glucose and other cardiovascular risk factors. “Raisins are great food choices for most individuals, including those with T2DM,” says James W. Anderson, MD, professor of medicine and clinical nutrition, emeritus, University of Kentucky.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus & Raisins
See citation below.
¹ (2015) A randomized study of raisins versus alternative snacks on glycemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 43:1, 37-43, DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2015.998410
Download this pdf for research that shows raisins are a diabetes-friendly food along with diabetes-friendly raisin recipes and more!
*Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are affected by a variety of factors.