Diabetes prevalence in South Africa has surged from 4.5% in 2010 to 12.8% in 2020, yet a staggering number of cases remain undiagnosed. This comprehensive brief, produced by Percept and funded by ASSA, explores the multifaceted nature of the diabetes epidemic, from its “communicable” environmental drivers to the biological impacts of “metabolic memory”. As the cost of treating type 2 diabetes in the public sector is projected to reach ZAR 35 billion by 2030, this research provides the high-quality evidence needed for effective resource allocation and health system decision-making. Read the full brief below.

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