Endocrine Abstracts

The primary objective of this study is to examine the monetary and associated costs of diabetes in the state of Texas and the factors involved.

The growing rates of obesity and associated diabetes continue to be a burden on the healthcare system. Data gathered from state records is reviewed and summarized by investigators to determine the fiscal cost of managing diabetes medically from the state and Medicaid/medicare, and also the associated costs of patients diagnosed with diabetes, such as lost time from work and cost for diabetes education, for example. The rate of incidence and prevalence of diabetes is also examined for possible association with the rising costs of diabetes.

In conclusion diabetes is an increasing burden annually on the state and federal government with direct correlation to rates of obesity, education, and demographic.

Primary Objective: To examine the monetary and associated costs of diabetes in the state of Texas and the factors involved.

Secondary Objective: To examine the associated risk factors or contributing factors which affect growing incidence of diabetes.

Research design: Data collection and review of state department information with extrapolation of projected expenditures and the contributing factors.

Methodology: Data on projected diabetic spending in the state of Texas. Include demographics and population throughout the state for those diagnosed with diabetes along with the prevalence and incidence of the disease. Examine comorbid conditions which could increase spending on the diabetic patient.