Zeitschrift für Gesundheit und medizinische Informatik

Diabetes is a growing problem that poses a significant public health challenge around the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes currently affects more than 8% of the global population (415–420 million people), with prevalence expected to rise to 10.4% (642 million) by 2040. Diabetes affects an estimated 9.3 percent of the population (29.1 million people) in the United States. Type-2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes worldwide, accounting for 90 percent of cases.