What we’re doing 

This work will find out how well health boards care for people living with Type 1 and 2 diabetes, to help stop their condition getting worse, reduce avoidable complications, and improve outcomes. 

Why we’re doing it 

Diabetes is one of the biggest and fastest growing health challenges in Wales. Around 1 in 5 adults is living with diabetes ore prediabetes, and the number affected continues to risk. If not managed effectively, diabetes can lead to serious complications. 

Diabetes has a major impact on NHS Wales resources, costing an estimated £500 million each year. Most of this cost relates to treating complications that can be prevented through early intervention, effective treatment, and support for people to help manage their condition themselves. 

However, there are ongoing concerns about increasing demand, workforce pressures, differences in care across Wales, and whether services are consistently delivered good outcomes. Inequalities are also a concern, with people living in more deprived communities experiencing higher rates of diabetes and poorer outcomes. 

When we’ll report 

Spring 2027