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HISPANIC OR LATINO PEOPLE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

Hispanic or Latino People and Type 2 Diabetes
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Learn about type 2 diabetes risk and tips for prevention and management.

People of certain racial and ethnic groups are more likely to develop
prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, including African American, Hispanic or Latino,
and Asian American people. Learn why risk for Hispanic or Latino people is
higher, and some ways to prevent type 2 diabetes or manage diabetes if you
already have it.

Hispanic or Latino people make up a diverse group that includes people of Cuban,
Mexican, Puerto Rican, South and Central American, and other Spanish cultures,
and all races. Each has its own history and traditions, but all are more likely
to have type 2 diabetes (17%) than non-Hispanic White people (8%).

But that 17% is just an average for Hispanic or Latino groups. The chance of
having type 2 diabetes is closely tied to background. For example, if your
heritage is Puerto Rican, you’re about twice as likely to have type 2 diabetes
as someone whose background is South American.


DIABETES AFFECTS HISPANIC OR LATINO PEOPLE MORE

Over their lifetime, US adults overall have a 40% chance of developing type 2
diabetes. But if you’re a Hispanic or Latino adult, your chance is more than
50%, and you’re likely to develop it at a younger age. Diabetes complications
also hit harder: Hispanic or Latino people have higher rates of kidney
failureexternal icon caused by diabetes as well as diabetes-related vision
loss and blindness.

Cook up healthy versions of family favorites.


MANAGING DIABETES

If you have diabetes, you need to make choices and take action every day to
manage your blood sugar levels. That includes eating healthy food, being
physically active most days, taking medicine if needed, and getting regular
checkups.

Diabetes is challenging for anyone to manage, but you may have additional
barriers, including:

 * Communication: If you can’t communicate fully with your doctors or they don’t
   understand your values and preferences, you’re less likely to follow
   treatment instructions and make lifestyle changes.
 * Culture: You may put the needs of your family before your own health needs.
   You may want to use natural or traditional medicines instead of standard
   diabetes treatments. You may also have heard that taking insulin will cause
   diabetes complications (this isn’t true).

For help dealing with daily diabetes care, ask your doctor for a referral to
diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services. DSMES has many
benefits, from helping improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
levels to enhancing quality of life.

Help could also be as close as the dinner table. Hispanic or Latino people are
known for their strong family connections, and for sharing meals together at
home. When a family member has to change what he or she eats to manage diabetes,
it affects the whole family. This can be an opportunity for everyone to make
healthy changes, which is especially important for kids. Hispanic or Latino
children and teens are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes too, and learning
healthy eating habits early gives them the best chance to prevent it.

Type 2 Diabetes is Common

More than half of Hispanic or Latino adults are expected to develop type 2
diabetes in their lifetime.


PREDIABETES

Hispanic or Latino people are also more likely to have prediabetes. With
prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet
to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. If you have prediabetes, you’re at higher
risk for getting type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems, including
heart disease and stroke.

Prediabetes usually doesn’t have any symptoms, so finding out your risk by
taking the 1-minute prediabetes risk test (available in Spanish and English) is
an important first step, especially if you have other prediabetes risk factors.
If you get a high score (5 or above), visit your doctor and get a simple blood
sugar test to confirm your result.

If you have prediabetes, joining a lifestyle change program offered as part of
CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) can help you prevent
or delay type 2 diabetes and improve your overall health. You’ll learn the
skills needed to lose a modest amount of weight through healthy eating and being
more physically active. (Classes are available in Spanish and English.)

A modest amount of weight loss is about 10 to 14 pounds (4.5 to 6.3 kg) for a
200-pound (90.6 kg) person. Getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity a
week, such as brisk walking, also is important. That’s just 30 minutes a day, 5
days a week.

In the lifestyle change program, you’ll work with a trained coach and share
experiences with others who have the same goals and challenges. Some classes
welcome other adult family members to attend along with you for support. Learn
more about the National DPP lifestyle change program, and find a class near you
(or online).

Learn More
 * Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support/en español
 * Lifestyle Change Program Details/en español
 * Hispanic Heritage Monthexternal icon
 * Vital Signs: Hispanic Health/en español
 * Find a National DPP lifestyle change program near you
 * CDC Diabetes on Facebook
 * @CDCDiabetes on Twitter



Page last reviewed: April 4, 2022
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homeDiabetes Home
 * Diabetes Basicsplus icon
   * What is Diabetes?
   * Diabetes Risk Factorsplus icon
     * PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and Diabetes
   * Diabetes Symptoms
   * Prediabetes
   * Type 1 Diabetesplus icon
     * What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
     * Just Diagnosed
     * Types of Insulin
     * 4 Ways To Take Insulin
     * Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
     * How To Treat Low Blood Sugar
     * Diabetic Ketoacidosis
     * Making the Leap From Type 1 Teen to Adult
     * Managing Diabetes at School
   * Type 2 Diabetesplus icon
     * Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
   * Gestational Diabetes
   * Diabetes Tests
   * Diabetes Fast Facts
 * Prevent Type 2plus icon
   * Lost 170 Pounds and Regained His Life
   * On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
   * Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
 * Living With Diabetesplus icon
   * Education and Support
   * Eat Wellplus icon
     * Diabetes Meal Planning
     * Grocery Shopping
     * Food Labels
     * Eating Out
     * Carb Counting
     * Diabetes & Kidney Disease: What to Eat?
   * Healthy Weight
   * Get Active!
   * Manage Blood Sugarplus icon
     * Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
     * All About Your A1C
   * Prevent Diabetes Complicationsplus icon
     * Heart Disease
     * Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
     * Nerve Damageplus icon
       * Diabetes and Digestion
     * Foot Health
     * Oral Health
     * Hearing Loss
     * Vision Loss
     * Mental Health
   * Managing Sick Days
   * Your Diabetes Care Scheduleplus icon
     * 5 Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
   * Diabetes Care During Emergencies
 * Data and Statisticsplus icon
   * Frequently Asked Questions
   * National Diabetes Statistics Report
   * Diabetes Report Card
   * Diabetes and Obesity Maps
 * Information for Professionalsplus icon
   * Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
   * Community-based Organizations (CBO)
   * Insurers
   * Health Care Providersplus icon
     * How to Promote Ear Health for People With Diabetes
     * How to Promote Eye Health for People With Diabetes
     * How to Promote Foot Health for People With Diabetes
     * How to Promote Medication Management for People With Diabetes
     * How to Promote Oral Health for People With Diabetes
   * Employers and Worksites
   * Training and Capacity Buildingplus icon
     * New Beginnings
     * Webinars and Videos
 * Resources and Publicationsplus icon
   * Reports and Publications
   * Research Summaries
   * Features
   * Fact Sheets and Toolkits
   * Evaluation Resources
   * Mediaplus icon
     * Press Releases
     * Social Media
     * Awareness Campaigns
     * Infographicsplus icon
       * Diabetes Info Cards
     * Videos and Podcasts
     * Content Syndication
 * Researchplus icon
   * Applied Research and Surveillance
   * Modeling and Economics
   * Health Policy and Health Services
   * Effectiveness Research
   * Global Projects
   * Publications
 * About Us
 * Awareness Campaignsplus icon
   * Do I Have Prediabetes
 * Advancing Health Equityplus icon
   * By the Numbers: Diabetes in America
   * Increasing Access to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
   * Increasing Access to Diabetes Education
   * Promoting Health and Wellness in Indian Country
   * Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project

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