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Kritika Subramanian¹, Inuka Midha², Vijaya Chellapilla¹

¹School of Medicine, University Centre, St. George's University, True Blue, Grenada.

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Identifying prediabetes can lower healthcare costs. This study found income and location impact diabetes risk, suggesting technology-enhanced prevention programs can improve accessibility and reduce economic burden.

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Epidemiology

Background:

Prediabetes prevalence is increasing, posing a significant economic burden on the US healthcare system.
Current management strategies may not be sufficient to curb the rising tide of diabetes mellitus type 2.
Understanding demographic and behavioral factors is crucial for effective prediabetes management.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze demographic and behavioral factors associated with prediabetes.
To identify potential strategies for reducing the economic impact of diabetes mellitus type 2.
To explore the feasibility of technology integration in diabetes prevention programs.

Main Methods:

Analysis of patient responses from the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey.
Examination of correlations between household income, geographic residence, and diabetes risk.
Assessment of accepted risk factors including body mass index (BMI).

Main Results:

A correlation was identified between household income and geographic residence in the US with the risk of developing diabetes mellitus type 2.
These factors are significant in addition to established risk factors like high BMI.
The study highlights socioeconomic and geographic disparities in diabetes risk.

Conclusions:

The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) offers a rational approach to reduce the prevalence and economic burden of diabetes mellitus.
Challenges remain in ensuring patient compliance and equitable access to the NDPP across all regions.
Integrating technology into the NDPP can enhance affordability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness, thereby decreasing the economic burden of diabetes mellitus.