An epidemiological model for diabetes mellitus in the United States: five major complications.

Diabetes mellitus affects almost 5.5 million Americans each year. An estimated additional 5 million individuals may have diabetes, but remain undetected.

An epidemiologic model for diabetes mellitus: incidence, prevalence, and mortality.

An epidemiologic model is developed to describe the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of diabetes. Available data are reviewed, analyzed, and applied to the model. The model provides a framework for understanding diabetes on a population basis, and is useful in identifying needs and facilitating health care planning.