Healthcare Outlook
537 million adults (20-79 years) are living with diabetes worldwide – 1 in 10.
2021 - International Diabetes Federations
Diabetes accounted for an estimated $966 billion in global health expenditure in 2021, marking a 316% increase over the past 15 years.
2021 - International Diabetes Federations
About 541 million people worldwide currently affected.
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the world.
2021 - International Diabetes Federations
An estimated 44% of adults living with diabetes (240 million people) are undiagnosed. Almost 90% of these people live in low income and middle-income countries.
2021 - International Diabetes Federations
The total number of people with diabetes is predicted to rise to 643 million (1 in 9 adults)
by 2030 and 784 million (1 in 8 adults) by 2045.
by 2030 and 784 million (1 in 8 adults) by 2045.
2021 - International Diabetes Federations
Focus on Pre-diabetes & Emerging Health Areas
Pre-diabetes affects approximately 541 million individuals worldwide and is increasing by 1.67 million cases annually. This condition is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet classified as type 2 diabetes. Since pre-diabetes is often reversible through lifestyle modifications, early detection and intervention are crucial. AICUBE’s mission is to support early intervention and prevention through its innovative technologies.
Additionally, AICUBE is exploring opportunities to address other conditions like Parkinson’s disease via real-time health monitoring and analysis. Parkinson’s disease prevalence has doubled in the past 25 years, with over 8.5 million people affected globally in 2019. The rise in disability and mortality associated with Parkinson’s outpaces any other neurological disorder. In 2019, Parkinson’s accounted for 5.8 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), marking an 81% increase since 2000, and caused 329,000 deaths, more than doubling over the same period.
This context underscores the critical need for innovative healthcare solutions aimed at prevention and real-time monitoring, areas where AICUBE aims to make a significant impact.