Heart Disease: People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease Kidney Failure About 1 in 3 people with diabetes develops kidney disease Nerve Damage: 6 in 10 of adults with diabetes experience neuropathy Vision Loss: 1 in 4 develop some level of retinopathy Amputation Risk: Up to 20 times more likely to face lower-limb amputation High Blood Pressure: 3 in 4 people also have hypertension High Cholesterol: Twice as likely to have high cholesterol Shorter Life Expectancy: Diabetes can shorten life by 5–6 years

Depression: Nearly 30% experience depression Anxiety: 40% of adults report symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety Diabetes Burnout: ~50% report burnout at some point Isolation: About 60% feel misunderstood or judged Hopelessness: 1 in 4 people newly diagnosed individuals report feeling defeated or hopeless

Insulin Affordability: 1 in 4 people have rationed insulin due to cost. Medical Debt: People living with diabetes are twice as likely to face medical debt. Limited Healthcare Access: 1 in 5 people report skipping care due to cost or transportation. Nutrition Insecurity: 1 in 7 households face food insecurity.

Energy Fatigue: 7 in 10 report regular fatigue. Physical Limitations: 1 in 4 experience some mobility issues Routine Challenges: 50% struggle with glucose targets. Technology Gaps: 30% lack access to modern diabetes tech devices like CGMs or pumps.

Health Disparities: Black Americans are 60% more likely to develop diabetes and 40% more likely to die from it. Representation: Less than 10% of studies include people of color. Generational Health: Kids of parents with diabetes have twice the lifetime risk.