IDF Diabetes Atlas: Global estimates of diabetes prevalence for 2017 and projections for 2045

IntroductionSince the year 2000, IDF has been measuring the prevalence of diabetes nationally, regionally and globally.AimTo produce estimates of the global burden of diabetes and its impact for 2017 and projections for 2045.MethodsA systematic literature review was conducted to identify published studies on the prevalence of diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance and hyperglycaemia in pregnancy in the period from 1990 to 2016. The highest quality...