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Understanding Trends in Diabetes Prevalence
Diabetes mellitus represents one of the most powerful and prevalent cardiometabolic risk factors facing U.S. adults today. Its impact extends well beyond glycemic control, substantially increasing the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, peripheral artery disease, chronic kidney disease, and premature mortality. During the past decade, the epidemiology of diabetes has evolved in important and concerning ways. Understanding these trends is critical for clinicians, as they influence screening strategies, risk stratification, therapeutic decision-making, and efforts to address health disparities.