Diabetes and its complications are major causes
of death in most countries.
Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent form of
diabetes and has increased alongside cultural
and societal changes. In high-income countries
up to 91% of adults with the disease have type
2 diabetes1-4. It is estimated by IDF that 193
million people with diabetes are undiagnosed
and are therefore more at risk of developing
complications.
Furthermore, one in 15 adults is estimated to
have impaired glucose tolerance, and one in
seven births is affected by gestational diabetes.
Both of these conditions are associated with an
increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes in
later life.