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IDF Diabetes Atlas Factsheets

International Diabetes Federation (2021) CC

Factsheets with global and regional data from the IDF Diabetes Atlas 10th Edition are available for download below. Diabetes around the world in 2021 Diabetes in Africa in 2021 Diabetes in Europe in 2021 Diabetes in Middle-East and North Africa in 2021 Diabetes in North America and Caribbean in... more

Diabetes prevention, care challenges in Africa

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

Brazzaville – Africa is expected to experience the highest increase in diabetes globally. The number of people suffering from the disease is predicted to rise to 55 million by 2045—a 134% spike compared with 2021. At 70%, the continent also has the world’s highest number of people who do not k... more

The Global Diabetes Compact

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

This short guide to the Global Diabetes Compact explains what diabetes is and why action to improve prevention efforts, diagnosis and treatment is so urgent. It outlines the key asks associated with the Compact and emphasizes that increasing access to insulin, strengthening health systems and meanin... more

Country snapshot of Diabetes Prevention and Control in the Americas 2021

Pan American Health Organization PAHO (2021) C_WHO

Diabetes is a major public health problem in the Americas and worldwide, demanding special attention and integrated response. It is estimated that more than 62 million adults are living with diabetes in the Americas. The projections show that diabetes prevalence will continue to increase to at least... more

Global Diabetes Compact: Implementation in the Region of the Americas

Pan American Health Organization PAHO (2021) CC

The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Diabetes Compact (GDC) was created as a global initiative to improve diabetes prevention and care, and to contribute to the global targets to reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases by one-third by 2030.

Diabetes prevention, screening and management

International Pharmaceutical Federation (2021) CC2

Diabetes is a significant public health issue that affects approximately one in 10 adults globally, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90–95% of cases. This chronic condition causes considerable morbidity and mortality and is growing in impact, with cases projected to rise from 537 million in 202... more

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The state of diabetes treatment coverage in 55 low-income and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study of nationally representative, individual-level data in 680 102 adults 2021

Flood, D.; Seiglie, J.A.; Dunn, M.; et al. The Lancet Healthy Longevity Volume 2, Issue 6e340-e351June 2021 (2021) CC2

Approximately 80% of the 463 million adults worldwide with diabetes live in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). A major obstacle to designing evidence-based policies to improve diabetes outcomes in LMICs is the scarce availability of nationally representative data on the current patterns... more

MEPs Mobilising for Diabetes Blueprint for Action on Diabetes in the European Union by 2030

MEPs Mobilising for Diabetes (2021) CC2

Since the discovery of insulin nearly 100 years ago, advances in diabetes treatments and therapies have transformed the lives of people with diabetes (PwD), notably reducing the daily burden of its management. Newer technologies, including those driven by artificial intelligence, have the potentia... more

Managing Diabetes in Low Income Countries

Smokovski, I. Springer Nature (2021) CC2

It is now evident that we are living in a world of diabetes pandemic—despite the scientifically sound estimates, worldwide diabetes prevalence has been exceeding even the most pessimistic projections from the past. If we go back in history, it was estimated in 2004 that diabetes prevalence in 2030... more

Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Richardson, C.R.; Borgeson, J. R.; Harrison, V.; et al. National Library of Medicine (2021) CC2

The document "Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" provides comprehensive guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. It emphasizes the importance of individualized glycemic targets, lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise, and the use of medicatio... more

Mediterranean-Type Dietary Pattern and Physical Activity: The Winning Combination to Counteract the Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Caprara, G. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) (2021) CC

The uploaded document explores the Mediterranean diet and physical activity as effective strategies to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It discusses the diet's nutritional components, such as olive oil, fruits, and vegetables, and their health benefits, including reduced risk of ... more

Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention

Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan YouTube (2021) CC

The video titled "Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention" emphasizes the importance of regular physical activity in reducing the risk of chronic diseases. It discusses how engaging in consistent exercise can help prevent conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The ... more

Der Nutri-Score – was steckt dahinter?

Bundeszentrum für Ernährung (BZfE) Bundeszentrum für Ernährung (BZfE) (2021) CC

Die Webseite des Bundeszentrums für Ernährung (BZfE) bietet ein Unterrichtsmodul für die Sekundarstufe ab Klasse 8 an, das den Nutri-Score thematisiert. Dieses Material soll Schülerinnen und Schüler befähigen, den Nutri-Score beim Einkauf differenziert und reflektiert zu nutzen. Es umfasst Leh... more

Follow-up care delivery in community-based hypertension and type 2 diabetes management: a multi-centre, survey study among rural primary care physicians in China

Wang, y.; Hu, X.; Wang, H.H.X.; et al. BMC Primary Care (2021) CC2

Follow-up care is crucial but challenging for disease management particularly in rural areas with limited healthcare resources and clinical capacity, yet few studies have been conducted from the perspective of rural primary care physicians (PCPs). We assessed the frequency of follow-up care delivere... more

Questions and Answers on Covid-19 and Diabetes

World Health Organization WHO African Region (2020) C_WHO

Does Diabetes make someone vulnerable to getting COVID-19: People with Diabetes are not more likely to get the virus compared to the general public. However, if they contact CoVID-19, people with diabetes are more likely to have serious complications and become seriously ill from COVID-19, than t... more

Pharmacological Primary Prevention of Diabetes Mellitus Type II: A Narrative Review

Naveed, A.; Farrukh, L.; Khawar Sana, M.; et al. National Library of Medicine (2020) CC2

The evolving epidemic of type 2 diabetes mellitus has challenged health-care professionals. It stands among the leading causes of mortality in the present world. It warrants new and versatile approaches to improve mortality and the associated huge quality-adjusted life years lost to it once diagnose... more

Fact-sheet: If I have Diabetes, what do I need to know about COVID-19? Q and A on Covid-19 and NCDS

Pan American Health Organization PAHO; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

ARE PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MORE LIKELY TO GET COVID-19? People with diabetes are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, than those who do not have diabetes. Unfortunately, persons with diabetes who get COVID-19 are more likely to die than those without diabetes.

Si tengo diabetes, ¿qué debo saber acerca de la COVID-19? 21 de mayo del 2020

Pan American Health Organization PAHO; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

ARE PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MORE LIKELY TO GET COVID-19? • People with diabetes are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, than those who do not have diabetes. • Unfortunately, persons with diabetes who get COVID-19 are more likely to die than those without diabetes.

Se tenho diabetes, o que preciso saber sobre a COVID-19?

Pan American Health Organization PAHO; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Diabetes Africa - YouTube

Diabetes Africa Ltd. Youtube (2020) CC2

The YouTube channel "Diabetes Africa" serves as a platform to unite healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers across Africa and its diaspora with the goal of eradicating diabetes. The channel focuses on identifying and promoting innovative solutions and champions in the fight agai... more