Overview
- IMSS and the International Diabetes Federation estimate 14 million Mexican adults lived with diabetes in 2024, while INEGI recorded 112,577 diabetes deaths that year, the nation’s second-leading cause of death.
- Mexico’s consumer agency Profeco pegs typical out-of-pocket management costs at MXN $1,976.89–$3,758.60 per month, or roughly $23,723–$45,103 per year for many patients.
- Nuevo León’s health secretary reports roughly 30% of adults in the state have diabetes—about 1.74 million people—with a new 2025 patient-tracking network to strengthen follow-up care.
- Mexico’s Hospital General endocrinology chief advises at‑risk people—those with family history, overweight or obesity—to begin glucose monitoring from age 20, even without symptoms.
- Ophthalmology experts warn about one in three people with diabetes develops some vision loss, yet timely treatment can prevent most progression, underscoring the need for regular eye examinations.