According to the CDC, over 30 million Americans have diabetes and face its devastating consequences. What’s true nationwide is also true of Alabama. Alabama identifies diabetes as the ninth greatest current health concern in the state. Approximately 643,000 people in Alabama, or 15.4% of the adult population, have diabetes. Of these, an estimated 127,000 have diabetes but don’t know it, greatly increasing their health risk.

 

NATA Statements:

Management of the Athlete with Type I Diabetes Mellitus

 

Additional Resources:

ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and Type II Diabetes

American Diabetes Association: Children and Type II Diabetes

American Diabetes Association: Diabetes Basics

CDC: Physical Activity and Diabetes

CDC: Type II Diabetes

NATA Diabetes Infographic

NATA PowerPoint Presentation: Diabetes Mellitus

The Burden of Diabetes in Alabama