The CDC Report: Diabetes Risk in the LGBTQ Community 　

Emergency Message System

June 28th, 2023

If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community, you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes or diabetes-related complications

If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community, you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes or diabetes-related complications. This is because there are certain diabetes risk factors that may be specific to you.

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 96 million have prediabetes. This includes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). About 25% of gay or bisexual men and 14% of lesbian or bisexual women have been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to about 10% of the general population.

If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community, learning about factors that may put you at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes can help you take charge of your health.