Preventive Healthcare for Diabetes: The Key to a Healthier, Longer Life
Preventive Healthcare for Diabetes: The Key to a Healthier, Longer Life Diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, has become one of the most pressing public health issues of the 21st century. In the United States alone, the total estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes reached $412.9 billion in 2022 , with $306.6 billion in direct medical costs and $106.3 billion attributed to reduced productivity and premature mortality (American Diabetes Association, 2024) . These staggering figures highlight the importance of preventive healthcare—not just for improving health outcomes, but for saving lives and reducing national healthcare spending. The Economic Burden of Diabetes and Its Complications Individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes face substantial medical costs over their lifetimes. Men diagnosed between ages 25 and 44 incur an average of $124,700 in direct medical expenses , while women in the same group face costs up to $130,800 . Alarmingly, more than half of these expenses (53%) stem fr...
