Improving Health Outcomes of People with Diabetes Mellitus

Overview

Diabetes mellitus is one of the world’s most challenging public health problems due to its high and growing prevalence and the diverse and extensive morbidity it causes, impacting individuals, health systems and national economies. The aim of this report is to provide the scientific basis for the selection of key health objectives and target levels for the Global Diabetes Compact. Specific objectives of this report are to:

1. Review and describe the range of options for target metrics for the Global Diabetes Compact, including their general strengths, weaknesses, and feasibility.
2. Review and present the current global variation, levels, and trends and geographic coverage of selected metrics, and;
3. Propose core and complementary metrics, their definitions, and target levels for the Global Diabetes Compact.