WHAT SHAPES OUR RISK?

Diabetes does not develop in isolation, nor is it simply the result of individual choices. Our risk and health outcomes are shaped throughout life by the interaction between our biology, the environments in which we live, grow and work, and the health systems around us. Understanding these interconnected influences – from environmental and social conditions to individual health factors and access to prevention and care – is essential to addressing diabetes early, reducing avoidable risks and improving health outcomes for all.