Type 2 Diabetes Rates Tripled Nationwide Since 1990

Alaska Public Media | By Joaqlin Estus

Published May 28, 2013 at 9:43 PM AKDT

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Type 2 diabetes rates across the nation tripled between 1990 and 2010, and rates among Native Americans are more than twice – almost three times — those of Caucasians. But demonstration projects for American Indians and Alaska Natives show there are ways to prevent or delay onset of the disease.Download Audio