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Story summary
- A study in The Lancet finds 44% of people aged 15 and older with diabetes are undiagnosed worldwide.
- Analyzing data from 204 countries from 2000 to 2023 reveals significant underdiagnosis, especially among young adults.
- Only 20% of young adults are aware of their diabetes, primarily Type 2, which constitutes 90% of cases.
- In the U.S., 11.6% of adults have diabetes, with 8.7 million remaining undiagnosed.
- The study stresses the importance of early diagnosis and improved healthcare access, particularly in low-income areas.
