Applying the WHO global targets for diabetes mellitus

In 2022, the WHO created the first global targets for diabetes mellitus. The targets are that by 2030, 80% of people living with diabetes mellitus are diagnosed, and that 80% of those living with diabetes mellitus will have good control of glycaemia and blood pressure, 60% of those >40 years old will be receiving statins and 100% of those with type 1 diabetes mellitus will have access to affordable insulin and self-monitoring of blood levels of glucose. In this article, experts from around the globe discuss how these targets could be achieved.