We are speaking about a disease which is the:

• Leading Cause of Blindness
• Leading Cause of End-Stage Renal Disease
• Leading Cause of Lower Extremity Amputations
• 2-3 Times Increased Rate of Coronary Heart Disease

NIDD versus Non Diabetics

• SBP 20 mmHg Higher
• T.Cholesterol 20 mg/dL Higher
• HDL 5 mg/dL Lower

Prevalence

• 6 - 7 % 45-65 Ys Old
• 10 - 12 % >65 Ys Old

There is equal amount of undiagnosed cases

At the time when undiagnosed cases are diagnosed

15 - 20% have retinopathy

5 - 10% have proteinuria

Benefits of early Diagnosis

Preventing complications

Slow rate of deterioration of B-cells function

What is the Current Situation?

Late Diagnosis

Less than optimal diabetic control

Great expense for end stage complications