Tackling inequalities in diabetes prevention: a UK and global perspective

What is it about?

The article highlights the need to tackle inequalities in diabetes care, discussing strategies to improve prevention among at-risk groups.

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Why is it important?

Diabetes poses a significant global public health challenge. The burden of diabetes is unevenly distributed. Equality in healthcare implies uniform service provision, whereas equity involves tailoring resources to meet the needs of disadvantaged groups. In diabetes care, equity requires recognising and addressing avoidable inequalities, particularly for ethnic minorities, socioeconomically deprived communities. Reducing health inequalities in diabetes care requires a coordinated and system level approach.