1. Trends in Health and Aging Major Trends and Patterns in Diabetes for Older Americans July 2007

2. These slides highlight some interesting findings from the data on the Trends in Health and Aging web-site www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm There is much more information on these and other topics on the website.

3. Suggested citation: Trends in Health and Aging website www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm, accessed at www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm Please contact us if you have any questions at nha@cdc.gov or (301) 458 - 4241 nha@cdc.gov

4. PREVALENCE

5. Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Diabetes Among Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) by Sex, 2001-2004 Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, accessed July 2007

6. Percent of Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) Reporting Selected Chronic Conditions by Sex, 2004-2005 Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health Interview Survey, accessed July 2007

7. Percent of Adults Reporting Diabetes Mellitus by Age and Sex, 2004-2005 Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health Interview Survey, accessed July 2007

8. Percent of Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) Reporting Diabetes Mellitus by Sex and Race/Ethnicity, 2004-2005 Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health Interview Survey, accessed July 2007

9. Percent of Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) Reporting Diabetes Mellitus by State, 2002-2004 Data Source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, accessed July 07 0 7 15 22

10. RISK FACTORS

11. Measured Obesity Among Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) by Sex, Selected Years Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, accessed July 2007

12. Measured Obesity by Age, Selected Years Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, accessed July 2007

13. Percent Distribution of Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) by Body Mass Index, Selected Years Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, accessed July 2007

14. Percent of Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) Participating in Leisure-Time Physical Activity by Sex, 1998-2005 Male Female Percent (%) Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Health Interview Survey, accessed July 2007

15. HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

16. Hospital Discharges per 1,000 Population for Diabetes Mellitus as First-listed and Any-listed Diagnosis Among Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted), 1990-2004 Discharges per 1,000 population Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Hospital Discharge Survey, accessed July 2007

17. Average Length of Stay for Hospital Discharges Ages 65 and Over (age-adjusted), 1970-2004 Number of days Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Hospital Discharge Survey, accessed July 2007

18. HEALTH CARE COSTS

19. Health Care Expenditure for Medicare Beneficiaries Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) With and Without Diabetes by Type of Service, 2003 2003 Dollars Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, accessed July 2007

20. Health Care Expenditure of Medicare Beneficiaries Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) With Selected Chronic Conditions, 2003 2003 Dollars Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, accessed July 2007

21. Average Health Care Expenditure of Medicare Beneficiaries Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) with Any Chronic Condition and Diabetes, 1992-2003 Diabetes Any chronic condition 2003 dollars Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, accessed July 2007

22. MORTALITY

23. Death Rates for Diabetes as Underlying Cause of Death Among Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) by Sex, 1981-2004 Deaths per 100,000 population Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Vital Statistics System, accessed July 2007 Male Female

24. Death Rates for Diabetes Among Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted) by Sex and Race/Ethnicity, 2004 Deaths per 100,000 population Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Vital Statistics System, accessed July 2007

25. Deaths per 100,000 for Diabetes Mellitus as Underlying Cause and Comorbid Condition Among Persons Age 65 and Over (age-adjusted), 1981-2004 Data source: Trends in Health and Aging web-site, National Vital Statistics System, accessed July 2007 Deaths per 100,000 population