Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing cause of significant morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide.1 Among developed nations, the United States currently has the highest prevalence (11%) of type 2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that by 2050 approximately 1 in 3 Americans will have type 2 diabetes. Moreover, this condition disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with Hispanic individuals experiencing both higher incidence of type 2 diabetes and poorer glycemic control than their white counterparts.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
