Global burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2044: a systematic analysis across SDI levels for the global burden of disease study 2021

Abstract

The burden of T2DM is projected to continue increasing, especially in low-SDI and low-middle SDI regions, where population growth and epidemiological shifts are the main contributors. This underscores the need for targeted, region-specific healthcare policies, preventive strategies, and age-specific interventions to address the increasing T2DM burden globally.