Isle diabetes up 117% in 15 years

The disease's rate has climbed across the nation in past decades, and 1 in 14 Hawaii residents report suffering from it

By Star-Advertiser Staff and News Services

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 16, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii's diabetes rate soared 117.1 percent from 1995 to 2010, mirroring a disturbing nationwide trend, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows.</p>
<p>The federal report, issued Thursday, said Hawaii's increase over the 15 years was the fourth highest in the nation behind Oklahoma, up 226.7 percent; Washington state, 135.5 percent; and Montana, 117.2 percent. Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama also saw dramatic increases since 1995. The nationwide increase over the period was 82 percent, the report said.</p>
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» Native Hawaiians have more than twice the rate of diabetes as whites.
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Hawaii's diabetes rate soared 117.1 percent from 1995 to 2010, mirroring a disturbing nationwide trend, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows.

The federal report, issued Thursday, said Hawaii's increase over the 15 years was the fourth highest in the nation behind Oklahoma, up 226.7 percent; Washington state, 135.5 percent; and Montana, 117.2 percent. Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama also saw dramatic increases since 1995. The nationwide increase over the period was 82 percent, the report said. DIABETES IN HAWAII » Native Hawaiians have more than twice the rate of diabetes as whites. Login for more...