Rate of Diabetes in Maricopa County, AZ

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is well documented at the national, state, and even county level. Results are captured in the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a U.S. survey that collects data on disease rates and health-related risk behavior. The 2015 BRFSS audit revealed Arizona has an overall adult T2DM prevalence of 9.1%. Further, in Maricopa County, the region which includes the greater Phoenix area, the T2DM prevalence is higher at 10.8%. Conversely, there is limited data available on prediabetes rates in Maricopa County; therefore, we examined the rate of diabetes and prediabetes during community-partnered events as part of an educational “A1C initiative.” Basic demographic data as well as a fingerstick blood sample were obtained. HbA1c was measured with a hand-held monitor. 794 participants (272 men) were screened at 15 events from April 2016 to Sept 2017. The majority of participants were of Hispanic descent (54%). HbA1c results were categorized according to the ADA guidelines; normal ( Disclosure S.H. Jaycox: None. S. Paglialunga: Employee; Self; Celerion.