Diabetes prevalence soars to 3.8 million people in England

Whilst 3.8 million people are estimated to have both types of diabetes, approximately 90% of diabetes cases are type 2; this is largely preventable or manageable by lifestyle changes and also provides additional benefits for health and wellbeing. The likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by being overweight (although family history, ethnicity and age can also increase risk). The figures reiterate that diabetes is an increasing burden of ill health, underlining the need for urgent action to lessen the impact on individuals, as well as the health and social care system supporting them. The disease can lead to