Diabetes Data

Purpose

To provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of diabetes in Rhode Island.

Key Information

In 2023, an estimated 105,437 Rhode Island adults representing 11.8% of all RI adults reported having been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to 6.0% in 2000.
However, the CDC estimates that one out of every five US adults with diabetes are undiagnosed and do not know they have it.1
If left unmanaged, diabetes could result in higher risk of serious health complications, such as:
- Blindness, Kidney failure, Heart Disease, Stroke, Loss of toes, feet, or legs

Data Source

Contact

Justan Baker

justan.baker@health.ri.gov

Information about Rhode Island’s Population with Known Diabetes

The risk of developing diabetes increases with both age and weight.

A lower socioeconomic status is associated with risk of diabetes, as people lack ready access to resources that help them stay healthy.

Data Note: The labels "High income", "Moderate income", and "Low income" as defined here are not official Federal Poverty Level (FPL) categories. They are used here for relative comparison only.

Percentage of RI Adults with diabetes who ...

Not everyone with diabetes is receiving recommended health maintenance.