Endocrine
Type 2 Diabetes
Twice the prevalence in Black communities, later diagnosis, and A1C accuracy issues with sickle cell trait.
Last updated April 15, 2026
Who is most affected
- Black adults (roughly 60% higher prevalence than non-Hispanic white adults)
- Hispanic/Latino adults
- Veterans (higher prevalence than the general population)
- People with sickle cell trait (A1C readings can run artificially low)
Key disparities
- Diagnosis often happens later, when complications are already present
- Amputation rates run 2–4× higher in Black diabetic patients
- Insulin rationing tracks with income and insurance status
- A1C accuracy issues with sickle cell trait can hide poor glucose control
Placeholder content. Real article forthcoming.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Why diagnosis happens later
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
A1C accuracy and sickle cell trait
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo.
What you can ask at your next appointment
- Placeholder action item one.
- Placeholder action item two.
- Placeholder action item three.