Fig. 1: Summary of major transitions in the global diabetes epidemic, as experienced by high income countries, 1960–2020.
From: Multiple long-term conditions as the next transition in the global diabetes epidemic

The figure describes key patterns in prevalence, incidnece, complications, care, and socio-demographic factors affecting the T2DM pandemic. T2DM: Type 2 diabetes mellitus; DM: diabetes mellitus; SES: socio-economic status; MLTC: multiple long-term conditions