Viasox, the go-to brand for the comfiest diabetic socks, has some big news! The company has crunched the numbers to reveal which states in the US are struggling the most with diabetes and physical inactivity. Spoiler alert: the results are pretty surprising.
How They Did It:
Viasox analyzed data from the CDC on diagnosed diabetes percentages, physical inactivity rates, and access to exercise in every state. They used a special formula to calculate composite scores, giving weight to each factor based on its importance for overall health.
Top 10 States for 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 for 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:
The appearance of Delaware, New York, and Maryland in both lists suggests 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.
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