What tracking usually includes
Continuous tracking means measuring the same things again and again, so you and your doctor see trends instead of one-off numbers. It usually comes as a membership: a glucose monitor for a few weeks, repeat blood work, and regular check-ins. The value is in the follow-up, not the gadgets.
One blood test is a snapshot. Tracking is a video. You can see which way things are heading, and whether the changes you make are working.
Continuous glucose monitor
A small sensor on your arm reads your blood sugar every few minutes, usually for about two weeks.
Longevity membership
An ongoing plan, usually monthly or yearly, that bundles testing, doctor visits and follow-up.
Health and nutrition coaching
Regular sessions with a coach or dietitian to turn results into habits.
Blood sugar in Kansas City, by the numbers
The rate of diagnosed diabetes in Kansas City is lower than the national rate. About 1 in 9 adults in Kansas City have been diagnosed with diabetes, compared with about 1 in 8 nationally. That adds up to roughly 180,000 adults across eight counties.
By county
| County | Diagnosed diabetes | Obesity | High blood pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 12.1% | 37.2% | 35.7% |
| Johnson | 9.4% | 31.2% | 32.0% |
| Clay | 10.8% | 37.4% | 34.9% |
| Wyandotte | 14.5% | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Platte | 10.0% | 37.0% | 33.9% |
| Cass | 11.5% | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Leavenworth | 10.8% | 39.8% | 32.9% |
| Miami | 10.8% | 35.0% | 33.5% |
| Kansas City | 11.1% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
| United States | 12.1% | 33.2% | 34.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 county estimates. Kansas City = Jackson, Johnson, Clay, Wyandotte, Platte, Leavenworth, Cass and Miami counties, weighted by adult population.
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