Guidance on global monitoring for diabetes prevention and control

Overview

The Guidance on global monitoring for diabetes prevention and control by WHO provides a comprehensive framework to support countries in tracking and managing diabetes prevention, care, and outcomes. This document outlines indicators across 4 domains: health system determinants, service delivery, risk factors, and outcomes/impacts. The guidance helps countries align their monitoring efforts with WHO’s global diabetes targets, Global Diabetes Compact, and relevant global NCD targets.

It emphasizes the importance of collecting, analysing, and utilizing data to inform policy and resource allocation. Specific indicators measure aspects like access to essential medications, prevalence of key risk factors, and control of blood glucose and blood pressure. Each indicator includes detailed metadata, which outlines definitions, data sources, and methods of estimation, ensuring standardized data collection and reliable comparisons across countries. Through structured monitoring, the framework aids countries in evaluating their diabetes interventions, identifying gaps, and prioritizing resources. Additionally, the guidance supports countries in meeting the sustainable development goals related to reducing noncommunicable diseases and improving universal health coverage.

The guidance encourages adaptation to national contexts, emphasizing the integration of innovative data collection methods and digital technologies to improve data quality and accessibility.