Written by Gilbert Castro · Medically reviewed by the CircuFiber Scientific Advisory Board · Updated: October 28, 2026
According to the CDC's 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report, 133 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, almost half of the US population. The report showed an increase in the number of Americans with a prediabetes or diabetes diagnosis, and found that 84% of people with prediabetes don't know they have it. Staying active, making healthier lifestyle choices and seeing your primary care doctor at least once a year are the simplest ways to lower your risk.
Key Takeaways
- 133 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, almost half of the US population, according to the CDC's 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report.
- The numbers are rising: the 2022 report showed an increase in the number of Americans with a prediabetes or diabetes diagnosis.
- 84% of people with prediabetes don't know they have it, according to the CDC's 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report.
- Prediabetes can be found with a simple blood test, so an annual check-in with your primary care doctor is the easiest way to know where you stand.
- Lifestyle matters: staying active and making healthier choices lowers your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What did the CDC's 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report find?
The CDC's 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report found that 133 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, almost half of the US population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report, and it demonstrated an increase in the number of Americans with a prediabetes or diabetes diagnosis. The key figures are summarized below.
| Key statistic | Figure reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Americans with diabetes or prediabetes | 133 million | CDC 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report |
| Share of the US population with diabetes or prediabetes | Almost half | CDC 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report |
| People with prediabetes who don't know they have it | 84% | CDC 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report |
| Trend in prediabetes and diabetes diagnoses | Increasing | CDC 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report |
Read the full report on the CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report page.
How many people with prediabetes don't know they have it?
84% of people with prediabetes don't know they have it, according to the CDC's 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report. Prediabetes means blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, and it often causes no obvious symptoms. That is why so many cases go unnoticed. Learn more about prediabetes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment and why most people with prediabetes are unaware of their condition.
How can you lower your risk of diabetes and prediabetes?
You can lower your risk of diabetes and prediabetes by staying active and making healthier lifestyle choices. Do your part to lower your risk, and check in with your primary care doctor annually at a minimum. Read the report to learn more and prepare to make healthier lifestyle goals.
- Stay active: see our guide to exercise to prevent or treat diabetes.
- Make healthier lifestyle choices: read our tips on preventing type 2 diabetes and the benefits of a diabetes prevention program.
- Get checked: ask your primary care doctor about screening at your annual visit, especially if you have signs of type 2 diabetes.
Frequently asked questions about the CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report
What is the CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report?
The National Diabetes Statistics Report is a CDC publication that summarizes data on how many Americans have diabetes and prediabetes. The 2022 edition reported that 133 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, almost half of the US population. The CDC updates the report periodically, so check the CDC report page for the latest edition.
What is the difference between prediabetes and diabetes?
Prediabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal but below the threshold for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, while diabetes means blood sugar has reached that diagnostic threshold. Prediabetes raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but healthier lifestyle choices can lower that risk. For a full comparison, read prediabetes versus type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
How do I find out if I have prediabetes?
A blood test ordered by your doctor is the way to find out if you have prediabetes. Because 84% of people with prediabetes don't know they have it, according to the CDC's 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report, an annual visit with your primary care doctor is a good time to ask. Learn more about diabetes tests and diagnosis.
References, studies and sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). National Diabetes Statistics Report. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diabetes. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Diabetes. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes
- American Diabetes Association. https://diabetes.org/
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