The Hidden Epidemic: Why 88% of People with Diabetes Are Overweight or Obese – And What It Means for Complications and Pain

Diabetes isn’t just a blood sugar problem. For millions, it’s a direct consequence of carrying extra weight – and the numbers are staggering. In the United States alone, over 40 million adults have diabetes, roughly 12% of the population.  Yet the vast majority aren’t “just diabetic.” They’re diabetic and overweight or obese. According to the latest CDC National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from August 2021–August 2023, a shocking 88.4% of adults with diagnosed diabetes have a BMI of 25 or higher (overweight or obese). That breaks down to 26.2% overweight (BMI 25–29.9), 43.3% with obesity (BMI 30–39.9), and 18.1% with severe obesity (BMI ≥40).

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