This article from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) identifies the current clinical status of the diagnosis of diabetes.  This article provides the current state-of-the-art of the diagnosis of Type II Diabetes. Wellness professionals can use the article to understand and communicate the clinical facts around the likely result of prolonged high risk status to managers and employees.  Excerpt from the article: Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease that is typically diagnosed in midlife and is characterized by progressive defects in insulin secretion and action. In the context of increased caloric intake and decreased activity levels in Westernized societies, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to climb. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.8 million persons in the United States (or 8.3% of the  population) have the disease, which is diagnosed in approximately 2 million persons each year. The diagnosis of diabetes in a patient provides the opportunity to apply evidence-based strategies for reducing cardiovascular risk, such as the management of blood pressure and lipid levels.  Published: 2012