Ronald Watts, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1985 and completed his fellowship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York in 1991. He received Board Certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism from American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Watts served in the United States Air Force for 8 years until his resignation in 1998, as a Lieutenant Colonel when he moved to the Atlanta area. In March 2003, he started his own private practice, Eagle’s Landing Diabetes & Endocrinology in Stockbridge, GA.
His professional associations include the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, American Diabetes Association and the Endocrine Society. His special area of interest includes intensive management of diabetes including insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring and new drug therapy options for diabetics. In his free time, Dr. Watts enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He also enjoys bowling, tennis, and golf.
As of my last update in early 2022, here are the prevalence statistics for diabetes in the United States:
Overall Prevalence: Approximately 34.2 million people in the United States, or about 10.5% of the population, have diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes: About 1.6 million Americans have type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes: The vast majority of diabetes cases in the U.S. are type 2 diabetes, accounting for about 90-95% of all diagnosed cases.
Prevalence by Age Group: Diabetes prevalence increases with age, with the highest rates found among adults aged 65 years and older.
Ethnic Disparities: Certain ethnic and racial groups, including Hispanic/Latino Americans, African Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, have higher rates of diabetes compared to non-Hispanic White Americans.
· What are the symptoms of diabetes?
People often ask about the signs to watch for, such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, and slow wound healing.
· What are the risk factors for developing diabetes?
This question seeks to understand the factors that contribute to diabetes, including family history, being overweight or obese, lack of physical activity, and age (especially being over 45 years old).
· How is diabetes diagnosed?
This question typically involves discussion about diagnostic tests such as fasting blood sugar test, oral glucose tolerance test, and A1C test, which measure blood sugar levels to determine if someone has diabetes or prediabetes.
· What are the complications of diabetes?
People want to know about the potential long-term effects of diabetes, including complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), eye problems (retinopathy), and foot problems.
· How is diabetes managed or treated?
This question covers various aspects of diabetes management, including medication (such as insulin and oral medications), lifestyle changes (diet and exercise), blood sugar monitoring, and regular check-ups with healthcare providers.
Comments