Type 1 Diabetes Cases in U.S. Expected to Rise by 37% by 2049, Study Finds

Type 1 diabetes cases in U.S. expected to rise by 37% by 2049, study finds

The number of type 1 diabetes cases in the United States is projected to rise from 1.49 million to 2.05 million — a 37.6% increase, new research suggests. The increase can be attributed to environmental factors, genetics and increased detection.

Global Type 1 Diabetes Cases Projected to Rise 29% by 2049

Global cases of type 1 diabetes are projected to surge by 29% by 2049, according to recent estimates. This anticipated rise highlights the growing health challenge posed by the disease and underscores the need for enhanced prevention and treatment strategies worldwide.

Estimates predict 2.7 million extra people living with type 1 diabetes globally by 2049, a 29% increase compared with 2025

A new DIAMOND-T1D model projects global type 1 diabetes cases will rise 29% by 2049, with steep increases even in high-income countries like the UK and US.