Diabetes deaths in the U.S. have fallen to some of the lowest rates in years, according to new preliminary figures published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reversing a surge in mortality that was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were 26.4 deaths per 100,000 people from diabetes, according to early death certificate data for the third quarter of 2024 published this month by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
Main Idea: Early CDC data show U.S. diabetes deaths have fallen to their lowest levels in years, but they are still above pre-pandemic levels.
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Diabetes still caused about 94,000 deaths in 2024, so many families and patients still face serious health risks.
The CDC says diabetes death rates have fallen from pandemic highs, which may mean better care and less strain on households and health systems.
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