UK study finds sharp increase in type 2 diabetes incidence

Results from a recently published study show a sharp increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes in the 2020s, particularly among young people.

GlobalData Healthcare August 13, 2026

The study’s authors recommend age- and sex-targeted prevention efforts that address not only T2D but obesity, a significant diabetes risk factor, through education on physical activity and diet. Credit: Cat Box via Shutterstock.com.

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