Despite the progress in understanding and treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), the number of Europeans living with the condition continues to rise, causing unacceptably high numbers of premature deaths, equivalent to three jumbo jets crashing every single day. Today, 61 million people live with diabetes in Europe and this figure is expected to reach 66 million by 2030, with T2D accounting for about 90% of diabetes cases.

To raise awareness of the urgent need to adopt recent evidence-based recommendations in the management of T2D, IDF Europe is launching a new publication: “Type 2 Diabetes: a preventable catastrophe?”.

During the launch event, panellists representing academia, healthcare professionals, people living with T2D, industry and policy makers will discuss why we urgently need to adjust our healthcare systems across Europe and remove the barriers that are preventing early and tight management of T2D and its associated risk factors.

We would never accept three jumbo jets falling from European skies every single day… we can simply not accept the same number of people (half a million in 2021) dying prematurely every day in Europe because of preventable diabetes-related complications. We can do something about that. And we must.

Relisten to the conversation and learn more about our call to action on June 6!

Organiser: International Diabetes Federation Europe
Supporter: Lilly Diabetes
Media Partner: EURACTIV