Over 1.3 million Australians have diabetes, and an estimated 2 million are at high risk of developing the condition - and these numbers are increasing rapidly every day in communities across the country.

Diabetes doesn’t discriminate, and rates are rising for the young and old, men and women, and across a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

In response to this national health epidemic, diabetes is one of Lions’ 5 key focus areas in 2019.

As a national service organisation made up of volunteers from all ages and places, Lions Australia are uniquely positioned to promote diabetes prevention on a national scale, and within each of our local communities.


Fast facts:

  • Diabetes is recognised as the world’s fastest growing chronic condition.
  • One in 11 adults has diabetes (415 million)
  • 12 per cent of global health expenditure is spent on diabetes (USD$673 billion)
  • Every six seconds a person dies from diabetes (5.0 million deaths)

You can check how many diabetics live in your community with this interactive map - https://map.ndss.com.au/#!/