The Rising Prevalence of Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance

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Authors

David W. Dunstan · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Paul Zimmet · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Timothy A. Welborn · University of Western Australia

Maximilian de Courten · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Adrian J. Cameron · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Richard Sicree · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Terry Dwyer

Abstract

Australia has a rapidly rising prevalence of diabetes and other categories of abnormal glucose tolerance. The prevalence of abnormal glucose tolerance in Australia is one of the highest yet reported from a developed nation with a predominantly Europid background.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diabetes and associated disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 25, Issue 5, pp. 829-834

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.25.5.829

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