Medical Xpress January 9, 2026
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. On average, one in ten adults is affected. The number of people living with diabetes continues to rise, posing an increasing challenge for health care systems and entire economies. A new study reveals the global and national economic costs of diabetes and offers strategies to reduce them.
A research team including experts from IIASA and the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) has calculated the economic impact of diabetes across 204 countries from 2020 to 2050. The findings are striking: Excluding informal care provided by family members, global costs amount to approximately US$ 10 trillion—equivalent to 0.2% of the annual global GDP....
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