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Advancing Diabetes Translation Research in the Southeastern United States

The GCDTR bridges evidence-based diabetes prevention and real-world implementation in the Southeastern U.S. through interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and innovative technology.

Transforming Diabetes Research for Improved Population Health

Turn your research into real-world impact. Collaborate with nationally recognized investigators and interdisciplinary research cores to advance diabetes research and care.

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Impact Snapshot

The Diabetes Challenge in the Southeast

A region of highest burden requires disciplined investment in prevention, innovation, and translational science.

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adult diabetes prevalence in the Southeast, the highest regional rate in the U.S., CDC, 2023
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Americans living with diabetes, including 12% of the total U.S. population
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total annual cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States, ADA, 2024
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U.S. adults with prediabetes—over 1 in 3, many in the “Diabetes Belt” across the Southeast

Sources: CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2023 · American Diabetes Association

Accelerating Diabetes Translation Research

We provide comprehensive research support, funding, and resources to advance sustainable and accessible diabetes prevention and care.

"At the GCDTR, our mission is to address the significant challenges posed by diabetes and its complications in the Southeastern United States, particularly among vulnerable populations."

Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation ResearchTranslating discovery into practical diabetes prevention and care across communities that need it most.

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