Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011). 1 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with diabetes by 2050 (American Diabetes Association, 2013). The development of diabetes results from several risk factors including physical inactivity, obesity and an unhealthy diet. There are different perspectives regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetes. The perspectives present significant and conflicting assessments of the prevalence of diabetes as a global problem. Public policies and government regulations are formulated to reduce the rate of diabetes. By eliminating risk factors, public policies can delay or prevent 80% of diabetes cases (“Diabetes: The human,” 2011). Healthcare There is a growing demand for healthcare workers around the world due to the increasing elderly population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. , such as diabetes. The demand for primary care physicians is expected to increase by 14% by 2025 (Dall et. al, 2013). Diabetes educators play an important role in diabetes prevention. The National Diabetes Education Program is committed to reducing complications and mortality rates caused by diabetes (NDEP, 2009). Diabetes educators inform people about the severity of the disease and the value of prevention and management (NDEP, 2009). Although rising rates of diabetes create higher job prospects for healthcare professions, physicians are faced with the problem of patient noncompliance (Delamater, 2006). Health care providers struggle to implement methods to prevent diabetes complications. It is estimated that only half of diabetics take prescribed oral medications, 65% make changes to their diet, and 19% increase their...... half of the document ......LCOA was the step-by-step path step incentive campaign (“Dynamic Incentive”, 2001). The campaign was designed to increase physical activity among employees by giving incentives to those who reached the goal of 10,000 steps per day (“Dynamic Incentive,” 2001). Participants wore a pedometer that easily tracked steps taken (“Dynamic Incentive,” 2001). This is just a simple and fun way to promote physical activity in the workplace. Conclusion The incidence of diabetes is an ever-expanding global problem. There are many differing opinions about the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of diabetes. Competing perspectives play a key role in shaping public policy. Although the prevalence of diabetes is still increasing, many countries are working to reduce the rate of diabetes by implementing public policies that reduce the risk factors underlying the disease.