Global diabetes rate has doubled in last 30 years: study – DW – 11/14/2024
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Some 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, according to a new study. The biggest rises have come in developing countries where access to proper care can be difficult to obtain.

Summary

Global diabetes rates have doubled over the past 30 years, rising from 7% of adults in 1990 to 14% in 2022, according to a Lancet study.

This surge, especially in developing countries, has brought the total number of people with diabetes to 800 million.

The study highlights a widening treatment gap, with 60% of diabetics (445 million people) lacking access to care. Untreated diabetes can lead to severe complications, including heart disease and vision loss.

Low-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, are most affected by inadequate treatment access.