IDPH Diabetes Resources
An IDPH hub on diabetes in Illinois, covering types, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention, with links to the state prevention program and external resources.
The IDPH Diabetes page serves as an informational hub on diabetes in Illinois, where approximately 1.3 million adults are affected and another 3.6 million have prediabetes. The page covers the three main types of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational), common symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies, noting that lifestyle changes can reduce Type 2 diabetes risk by nearly 60%. It links to a subpage on the Illinois Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and includes extensive external resources on diabetes basics, risk assessment, prevention, and self-management. A publications section offers reports, infographics, action plans, and standards of care documents.