Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia associated with impaired insulin secretion or action, or both. In France in 2020, more than 3.5 million people are treated with medication for diabetes, i.e. 5.3% of the population according to Public Health France. The incidence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes continues to rise. Several diabetic French and international celebrities have told of their illness.
3.5 million people treated for diabetes in France
