Cardiovascular diseases and risk factors knowledge and awareness in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a global evaluation.

Aim: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The aim of this study was to explore the knowledge and awareness of CVD and related risk factors in people living with T2D, globally.

Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 17 questions was used to conduct the Taking Diabetes to Heart survey, between September 2017 and May 2018 among people living with T2D.

Diabetes and global ageing among 65-99-year-old adults: Findings from the International Diabetes Federation Diabetes Atlas, 9 edition.

Aims: The main aims are: (a) to draw attention to the nature and pattern of recent global and regional prevalence estimates and projections of diabetes in older adults (65-99 years), and (b) to describe the societal health implications of these changes on a global scale.

Methods: Diabetes prevalences and projections were estimated using a logistic regression method to generate smoothed age- and sex-specific prevalence estimates for 5-year age groups.

Results: In 2019, it is estimated that 19.