Diabetes and Physical Inactivity: Viasox Unveils Eye-Opening State Rankings

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Aug 07, 2024

Viasox, the brand known for super comfy diabetic socks, has shared some crucial insights! The latest research uncovers which US states are grappling the most with diabetes and physical inactivity, and the results might just shock you.

How They Did It:

Viasox analyzed CDC data on diabetes rates, physical inactivity, and exercise access across all states. Using a smart weighted formula, they calculated composite scores to pinpoint the top 10 states with the highest combined rates.

Top 10 States Struggling with Diabetes and Physical Inactivity:

Rank	State	Diabetes (%)	Inactivity (%)	Composite Score
1	Delaware	10.17	24.87	17.52
2	Mississippi	10.59	24.11	17.35
3	South Carolina	10.93	23.48	17.20
4	West Virginia	10.27	22.80	16.53
5	Ohio	9.60	22.95	16.28
6	Arkansas	9.32	23.17	16.24
7	Alabama	10.01	22.44	16.22
8	Louisiana	9.69	21.63	15.66
9	New York	9.24	21.56	15.40
10	Maryland	9.82	20.52	15.18

Top 10 States with Physical Inactivity and Exercise Access:

Rank	State	Inactivity (%)	Exercise Access (%)	Composite Score
1	New Jersey	20.36	93.01	56.69
2	Rhode Island	16.56	94.49	55.53
3	Massachusetts	17.51	92.33	54.92
4	Hawaii	16.72	91.76	54.24
5	Connecticut	17.63	88.13	52.88
6	California	16.46	82.75	49.60
7	Delaware	24.87	74.19	49.53
8	New York	21.56	75.87	48.72
9	New Hampshire	17.99	79.00	48.50
10	Maryland	20.53	75.33	47.93

What It Means:

Delaware, New York, and Maryland showing up in both lists tells us that even with good exercise access, these states still struggle with high diabetes and inactivity rates. Clearly, it’s about more than just having places to work out. Strong awareness campaigns about the risks of inactivity and diabetes are needed.

These findings point to a pressing need for focused health interventions. By recognizing the unique challenges in different areas, better strategies can be developed to encourage healthier lifestyles and lessen the impact of chronic diseases like diabetes.

For more information, visit Viasox.