As of 2021, the prevalence of diabetics in the UK totaled 8.2 percent. Type 2 diabetes, highly related to unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as the overconsumption of sugar and a lack of exercise, as well as aging, affects more individuals than type 1 diabetes. Between 2023 and 2024, over 3.5 million people in England were registered with type 2 diabetes, while almost 277 thousand had type 1. Type 1 diabetes Between 2023 and 2024, most people registered with type 1 diabetes in England were aged 40 years and younger, with 44.7 percent. In 2021, the UK was the European country with the second-highest number of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes after Germany, with over 31,600 cases. Treatment The NHS in the UK provides nine care processes annually to people with diabetes. Blood pressure checks, cholesterol monitoring, and foot surveillance are among those. Figures show that almost half of individuals in England with type 2 diabetes received all nine care processes between 2022 and 2023. This figure totaled 37 percent in the case of patients with type 1 diabetes. The same trend could be observed in Wales in 2021/22, where the share of type 2 diabetics receiving all care processes was double the type 1 patients.

United Kingdom UK: Diabetes Prevalence: % of Population Aged 20-79 data was reported at 4.280 % in 2017. United Kingdom UK: Diabetes Prevalence: % of Population Aged 20-79 data is updated yearly, averaging 4.280 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. United Kingdom UK: Diabetes Prevalence: % of Population Aged 20-79 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.; ; International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Atlas.; Weighted average;

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects the amount of sugar in a person’s bloodstream and causes it to become too high. This type of diabetes can be caused by risk factors such as obesity and inactivity and, as shown in this figure, type 2 diabetes is more common among older individuals. Between 2023 and 2024, of those registered with type 2 diabetes in England, **** percent were aged between 40 and 64 years. Increasing prevalence of diabetes in England Between 2023 and 2024, there were over *** million people in England who were registered as diabetics. The number of individuals registered with diabetes in England has increased year-on-year since 2008. The vast majority of those registered with diabetes in England are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with over *** million, while approximately *** thousand living with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes medication By far the most used drug in England for the treatment of diabetes was metformin hydrochloride with over ** million items used in 2022 alone. Additionally, already in 2018 approximately **** percent of all prescribed drugs in primary care in England were for the treatment of diabetes. The share of prescribed diabetes drugs has steadily increased since 2005.

The National Diabetes Audit (NDA) provides a comprehensive view of diabetes care in England and Wales. It measures the effectiveness of diabetes healthcare against NICE Clinical Guidelines and NICE Quality Standards. This is the Type 1 Diabetes report. It details the findings and recommendations relating to diabetes care process completion, treatment target achievement and structured education for people with type 1 diabetes. The 2019-20 audit covers the period 01 January 2019 to 31 March 2020. This is the first NDA report dedicated to people with type 1 diabetes. A new diagnosis validation process, which considers medication as well as recorded diagnosis, has been introduced to try to ensure that only people with true type 1 diabetes are included (see appendix). Results are to be taken in the context of low data submission from specialist services, possibly hampered due to COVID-19.

Between 2023 and 2024, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes were more prevalent among men than women in England. In this period, for example, **** percent of those with type 2 diabetes were male, compared with **** percent of women. This statistic displays the distribution of individuals registered with diabetes in England in 2023/24, by gender.

Actual value and historical data chart for United Kingdom Diabetes Prevalence Percent Of Population Ages 20 To 79

This is an overview of the treatment and demographics of 227,435 adults with type 1 diabetes. From 2019 to 2022 glucose control in people with type 1 diabetes in England and Wales improved while blood pressure control deteriorated. Use of diabetes technology (wearable glucose monitoring devices in England and insulin pumps in England and Wales) was associated with lower glucose levels. Diabetes technology was used less by those in the most deprived groups and in ethnic minorities. 30% of people with type 1 diabetes did not attend specialist care in 2021-22 and were less likely to receive annual checks or achieve treatment targets as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). There are 3 recommendations for commissioners of care.

The prevalence of QOF-recorded diabetes (in adults aged 17+) in the population Source: The Information Centre for health and social care (IC) Publisher: Association of Public Health Observatories (APHO) Geographies: Local Authority District (LAD), County/Unitary Authority, Government Office Region (GOR), National Geographic coverage: England Time coverage: 2008 Type of data: Administrative data

The National Diabetes Audit (NDA) and the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) provide a comprehensive view of diabetes care in England and Wales. They measure the effectiveness of diabetes healthcare against National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Clinical Guidelines and NICE Quality Standards. This is the second Young People with Type 2 Diabetes report (1). It aims to document the number of people with type 2 diabetes up to the age of 40 years, their patient characteristics and the diabetes care they receive. This is important because adverse diabetes and cardiovascular outcomes are more common in people who develop type 2 diabetes at an earlier age and it is thought the numbers of affected individuals are increasing (2,3).

In 2017/18, there were almost 3.2 million people in England who were diagnosed with diabetes. The number of individuals registered with diabetes in England has increased year-on-year since 2008. Overall, the number of people with diabetes has increased by 44 percent in the ten-year interval shown.

Breakdown of diabetes types

The vast majority of those registered with diabetes in England are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with over 2.9 million registered with type 2. There were approximately 243 thousand living with type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes medication

By far the most commonly used drug in England for the treatment of diabetes was metformin hydrochloride with over 21.8 million items used in 2018 alone. Additionally, in 2018 approximately five percent of all prescribed drugs in primary care in England were for the treatment of diabetes. The share of prescribed diabetes drugs has steadily increased since 2005.

The National Diabetes Audit (NDA) provides a comprehensive view of diabetes care in England and Wales. It measures the effectiveness of diabetes healthcare against National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Clinical Guidelines and NICE Quality Standards. This NICE guidance is based on evidence that regular systematic review of people with diabetes and achievement of glucose, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk standards maintains health and reduces long term complications.

Between 2023 and 2024, approximately ** percent of individuals registered in England with type 1 diabetes were aged between 40 and 64 years. This statistic displays the distribution of individuals registered with type 1 diabetes in England in 2023/24, by age.

Between 2023 and 2024, over ******* percent of all those registered with type 2 diabetes in England were Asian or Asian British. This statistic displays the share of individuals registered with diabetes in England in 2023/24, by ethnicity.

Analysis of risk factors for pre-diabetes and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes among adults living in private households, using the Health Survey for England.

Virgin Islands (British) VG: Diabetes Prevalence: % of Population Aged 20-79 data was reported at 8.700 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.600 % for 2011. Virgin Islands (British) VG: Diabetes Prevalence: % of Population Aged 20-79 data is updated yearly, averaging 8.700 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2021, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.100 % in 2000 and a record low of 8.600 % in 2011. Virgin Islands (British) VG: Diabetes Prevalence: % of Population Aged 20-79 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Virgin Islands (British) – Table VG.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.;International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Atlas.;Weighted average;

Portugal had the highest prevalence of diabetes in Europe among their adult population with **** percent living with diabetes, as of 2024, Croatia followed with the second-highest share at **** percent. Conversely, Ireland was the country with the lowest prevalence of diabetes in Europe at *** percent. Diabetes-related deaths The highest number of diabetes-related deaths in Europe, at almost ******, was recorded in Germany in 2024. Italy and France followed, with roughly *******and ****** deaths, respectively. Diabetes risk factors in Europe One of the major contributing factors to type 2 diabetes is being overweight or obese. As of 2022, Greece had the highest share of overweight population across Europe, with *****percent. The lack of sports and exercise is also another risk factor. As of 2022, Portugal was the European country with the highest share of people never exercising or engaging in sports, with ** percent.

Diabetes prevalence of United Kingdom rocketed by 42.31% from 5.2 % in 2011 to 7.4 % in 2024. Since the 42.31% surge in 2024, diabetes prevalence remained constant by 0.00% in 2024. Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people aged 20-79 years who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Recorded and expected prevalence of diabetes in Camden, by GP practice, 2014/15 Note: To view the charts with the correct formatting, please click the Enable editing button when Excel opens.