Diabetes

Diabetes is a growing disease and an enormous global burden that is projected to affect more than 592 million people by 2035. AstraZeneca is pushing the boundaries of science with the goal of developing life-changing medicines that aim to reduce the global burden and complications of diabetes.

Our commitment to diabetes is exemplified by the depth and breadth of our global clinical research program. AstraZeneca is committed to advancing understanding of the treatment effects of our diabetes medicines in broad patient populations, as well as exploring combination treatment approaches to help more patients achieve treatment success earlier in their disease progression. Our ambition is to reduce the long-term impact of diabetes. As a core strategic area for the company, we are focusing our research and development efforts in diverse populations and patients with significant co-morbidities, such as cardiovascular disease, heart failure, obesity, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and chronic kidney disease. 

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterised by chronically high levels of glucose in the blood. Find out more about the condition and its prevalence.