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Report Overview

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistently elevated blood glucose levels due to impaired insulin production, insulin action, or both. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 589 million adults (20–79 years) are living with people living with diabetes globally. As per the diabetes epidemiology forecast by Expert Market Research, the disease burden is expected to continue rising, highlighting the need for effective prevention and management.

2025

Base Year

2019-2025

Historical Period

2026-2035

Forecast Period

Diabetes – Number of Cases by Year

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Diabetes Epidemiology Forecast Report Coverage

Expert Market Research's “Diabetes Epidemiology Forecast Report 2026-2035” offers comprehensive information on the prevalence and demographics of diabetes. It projects the future incidence and prevalence rates of diabetes cases across various populations. The study covers age, gender, and type as major determinants of the diabetes population. The report highlights patterns in the prevalence of diabetes over time and projects future trends based on multiple variables.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the disease, as well as historical and projected data on the epidemiology of diabetes in the 8 major markets.

Regions Covered

  • United States
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • Japan
  • India

Diabetes Understanding: Disease Overview

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistently elevated blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production, impaired insulin action, or both. The condition develops when the pancreas produces insufficient insulin or when the body's cells become resistant to its effects, resulting in disrupted glucose metabolism. The primary types include Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes, each with distinct etiologies and clinical presentations. If left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to severe complications affecting the cardiovascular system, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. Insulin resistance is a key factor associated with disease progression, particularly in Type 2 diabetes.

Key Report Insights

Parameter

Insight

Largest Patient Pool

United States

Fastest Growing Region

India

High-Risk Population

Adults with obesity, older adults, and individuals with a family history of diabetes

Key Diagnostic Method

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test and fasting plasma glucose test

Major Risk Factor

Obesity, physical inactivity, and unhealthy dietary habits

Major gap in the market

Delayed diagnosis and suboptimal long-term disease management

Diabetes Epidemiology Perspective

The diabetes epidemiology division offers information on the patient pool from history to the present as well as the projected trend for each of the 8 major markets. Expert Market Research provides both current and predicted trends for the diabetes epidemiology scenario by examining a wide range of studies. Additionally, the report covers the diagnosed patient pool for diabetes and their trends. The data is broken down into specific categories, such as total prevalent cases in males and females, and total diagnosed cases across different age groups and patient pools.

Epidemiology Segment

Key Insights

Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of the Disease

According to the International Diabetes Federation (2025), approximately 589 million adults aged 20–79 years are living with diabetes globally, and the number is projected to increase to 853 million by 2050. The organization also reported that three in four adults with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the growing global disease burden.

Gender-Specific Cases of the Disease

Based on Robert Koch Institute, physician-diagnosed diabetes in Germany was reported in 11.6% of men and 9.0% of women. As reported by Kazue Nagai et al. (2026), South/Southeast Asian women and Black women had the highest cumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes by 70 years of age, indicating notable gender- and ethnicity-related differences.

Age-Specific Cases of the Disease

As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2022), diagnosed diabetes prevalence in the United States increased with age, ranging from 1.3% among adults aged 18–34 years to 20.1% among adults aged 65 years and older. Higher prevalence was also observed among adults aged 50–64 years than younger age groups.

Ethnicity-Wise Cases of the Disease

As reported by Kazue Nagai et al. (2026), South/Southeast Asian women had the highest adjusted risk of type 2 diabetes compared with White women (hazard ratio: 4.13), while Black women also demonstrated a substantially elevated cumulative incidence, emphasizing important ethnicity-related variations in disease burden.

Mortality and Survival Analysis of the Disease

According to the International Diabetes Federation (2025), diabetes is responsible for more than 3.4 million deaths annually worldwide. The increasing mortality burden highlights the importance of effective disease prevention, early diagnosis, and long-term management strategies.

Type-Specific Disease Burden and Epidemiology Analysis

Disease Type

Prevalence

Type 1 Diabetes

According to the International Diabetes Federation (2025), approximately 1.8 million children and young adults younger than 20 years are living with type 1 diabetes globally, reflecting a considerable disease burden among younger populations.

Type 2 Diabetes

As per the International Diabetes Federation (2025), one in eight adults worldwide is at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Viswanathan Mohan et al. (2025) also reported that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly in both India and globally.

Diabetes – Number of Cases by Country

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Country-wise Diabetes Epidemiology

The diabetes epidemiology data and findings for the United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, and India are also provided in the epidemiology section.

Country

Key Insights

United States

As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2022), 9.6% of adults aged 18 years and older had diagnosed diabetes. The prevalence increased from 1.3% among adults aged 18–34 years to 20.1% among adults aged 65 years and older, with lower prevalence reported in metropolitan areas than nonmetropolitan areas.

Germany

Based on Robert Koch Institute, 10.3% of adults in Germany reported physician-diagnosed diabetes. The prevalence was 11.6% among men and 9.0% among women, increasing from 3.1% in adults aged 18–44 years to 22.5% among adults aged 80 years and older.

France

As reported by Marie Hauguel-Moreau et al. (2023), approximately 3.5 million people, representing 5.3% of the French population, were treated for diabetes in 2020. The authors also emphasized the importance of identifying prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes to support public health planning.

Italy

Diabetes remains an important public health concern in Italy, with epidemiological monitoring supporting disease surveillance, healthcare planning, and long-term management across different population groups.

Spain

According to the International Diabetes Federation Diabetes Atlas, Spain has approximately 5.1 million people living with diabetes, representing a 42% increase compared with 2019, making it the second European country with the highest number of diabetes cases.

United Kingdom

Craig J. Currie et al. (2024) reported that the increasing older population and rising obesity levels in the United Kingdom are expected to contribute to a greater burden of type 2 diabetes, with obesity projected to continue increasing by 2030.

Japan

As per Cardio ThinkLab, citing the International Diabetes Federation (2021), approximately 11 million adults in Japan are living with diabetes. The increasing prevalence has been associated with lifestyle changes and increased longevity.

India

According to Viswanathan Mohan et al. (2025), the estimated number of individuals with diabetes in India increased from 32 million in 2000 to 63 million in 2012, 74 million in 2021, and 101 million based on the ICMR–INDIAB Study, while the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration estimated 212 million individuals using different diagnostic criteria.

Key Market Gaps, Untapped Opportunities, and Emerging Growth Areas in the Regional Disease Epidemiology Landscape

Despite advances in diabetes diagnosis and management, significant challenges remain across regional epidemiology landscapes, including delayed detection, inadequate disease awareness, and disparities in access to screening and long-term care. Many individuals remain undiagnosed until complications develop, increasing the overall healthcare burden. Emerging opportunities include expanding community-based screening programs, integrating digital health and remote glucose monitoring technologies, and strengthening preventive interventions targeting obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Enhanced patient education, earlier risk identification, and improved access to comprehensive diabetes management services are expected to support better clinical outcomes and reduce disease progression across diverse populations.

Diabetes: Treatment Overview

Diabetes management focuses on maintaining optimal blood glucose levels, preventing complications, and improving long-term health outcomes. Treatment strategies include lifestyle modifications such as a balanced diet, regular physical activity, weight management, and smoking cessation. Pharmacological interventions involve insulin therapy for individuals with Type 1 diabetes and selected patients with advanced Type 2 diabetes, along with oral and injectable glucose-lowering medications. Continuous glucose monitoring and regular glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) assessments support personalized treatment decisions. Glycemic control remains the primary objective of therapy to minimize microvascular and macrovascular complications while enhancing patients' quality of life.

Key Questions Answered

  • What is the current and projected burden of diabetes across the 8 major markets?
  • Which countries across the 8 major markets account for the highest diabetes patient populations and fastest growth rates?
  • What is the diagnosed versus undiagnosed patient population of diabetes across key countries in the 8 major markets?
  • Which countries demonstrate the largest gaps in screening, early diagnosis, and disease awareness of diabetes across the 8 major markets?
  • What are the major drivers contributing to the increasing burden of diabetes across the 8 major markets?
  • How do major comorbidities and risk factors influence diabetes epidemiology trends across the 8 major markets?
  • What are the regional trends in advanced disease progression, treatment uptake, and patient management of diabetes across the 8 major markets?
  • Which patient segments represent the highest unmet clinical need in the diabetes landscape across the 8 major markets?
  • Which therapeutic areas linked to diabetes are expected to witness the strongest growth opportunities across the 8 major markets?
  • How is the diabetes epidemiology landscape expected to evolve over the next 5 to 10 years across the 8 major markets?
  • Which countries across the 8 major markets offer the most attractive market opportunities based on diabetes epidemiology and healthcare infrastructure?
  • Which epidemiological trends are expected to influence future drug development and market access strategies for diabetes across the 8 major markets?

Scope of the Diabetes Epidemiology Report

  • The report covers a detailed analysis of signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options, and classification/types of diabetes based on several factors.
  • Diabetes Epidemiology Forecast Report covers data for the eight major markets (the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Japan, and India).
  • The diabetes report helps to identify the patient population, and the unmet needs are highlighted along with an assessment of the disease's risk and burden.

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Historical Period

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Forecast Period

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Epidemiology Statistics Provided

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  • Type-Specific Cases
  • Gender-Specific Cases
  • Age-Specific Cases

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  • Epidemiology by Age Group
  • Epidemiology by Gender
  • Epidemiology by Type of Disease
  • Epidemiology by Region

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  • United States
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • Japan
  • India

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