About this data measure
 

• Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause serious health problems, including heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease.
• The prevalence of diabetes in Rhode Island has slightly increased since 2016.
• Adults with less than a high school education have consistently had a higher prevalence of diabetes than those with more education, and this disparity has increased since 2017. Adults aged 65+ have the highest rates of diabetes over all other age groups.