Overview
- Commissioned by Diabetes Fonds, the analysis delivers the first robust estimate of the hidden caseload, which professor Miranda Schram calls extremely concerning.
- The team combined data from 216,000 cohort participants and corrected the results using CBS figures on age, sex and education, noting higher risk in lower‑educated groups.
- Researchers report a 33% increase in the undiagnosed population over five years and urge low‑threshold screening to prevent worsening health outcomes.
- Diabetes Fonds directs the public to its online risk test with GP follow‑up for high‑risk results, as early symptoms such as fatigue, thirst and frequent urination are often overlooked.
- Evidence highlights lifestyle leverage: roughly 7% weight loss can boost insulin sensitivity by more than 50%, with many patients achieving remission within two years.