Nation-wide Diabetes and Lifestyle Risks Study

DSM’s November 2022–January 2023 nationwide screening study gathered evidence from across all islands to guide diabetes prevention and policy.

  • Completed Status
  • 2022 – 2023 Timeline
  • Diabetes care and community impact Focus
DSM staff conducting a community health screening in the Maldives

Project overview

DSM conducted a nationwide diabetes and lifestyle risk screening program across all islands from November 2022 to January 2023.

Study data

  • 10,717 total participants
  • 10,023 participants in the final cleaned sample
  • Participants were aged over 16; expatriates were excluded from the cleaned sample

The study produced evidence to support national prevention planning and policy development.