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National diabetes prevention programmes in LMICs are now a necessity

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly globally and most of this increase is seen in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), where 80% of people with diabetes currently reside. Indeed, China and India alone contribute nearly 40% of the global diabetes burden.1 Type 2 diabetes has a long natural history, with a stage of prediabetes that provides a good opportunity to prevent diabetes. In many countries, the number of people with prediabetes is even higher than the number of people with diabetes.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(23)00381-9

Author: Viswanathan Mohan

Institutions: Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,780