Prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents from 2001 to 2009

D Dabelea, EJ Mayer-Davis, S Saydah, G Imperatore… - Jama, 2014 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Despite concern about an “epidemic,” there are limited data on trends in
prevalence of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes across US race and ethnic groups. Objective
To estimate changes in the prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in US youth, by sex,
age, and race/ethnicity between 2001 and 2009. Design, Setting, and Participants Case
patients were ascertained in 4 geographic areas and 1 managed health care plan. The
study population was determined by the 2001 and 2009 bridged-race intercensal population …