Overview
- The report estimates roughly 450,000 new Type 2 diagnoses each year in Germany.
- Diabetes is tied to increased heart, kidney and eye disease, with about 16% of national deaths linked to it and annual costs near €36 billion.
- An estimated 1.3 million people live with undiagnosed diabetes, prompting BIÖG to promote a digital risk test for World Diabetes Day.
- Studies cited in coverage indicate 80–90% of new Type 2 cases occur in people with overweight or obesity, highlighting the value of weight management.
- Experts emphasize prevention: at least 30 minutes of brisk daily activity and a fiber-rich diet, with weight loss shown to reduce risk and sometimes normalize high blood sugar.