2021 study finds UK spends £14bn annually on diabetes, with £10bn on NHS costs and £6bn on preventable complications.

Diabetes costs the UK nearly £14bn annually, with over £10bn attributed to the NHS, according to a new study. 40% of costs are related to diagnosis and treatment, while the rest, at £6bn, relate to excess costs of largely preventable complications. Researchers warn that continued investment is needed to mitigate future costs, particularly as type 2 diabetes continues to rise in younger people.

June 19, 2024
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