Global burden of noncommunicable diseases attributable to high fasting plasma glucose

Background Hyperglycemia is a major public health concern. An understanding of the latest trends of the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by high fasting plasma glucose (HFPG) is critical for determining research priorities and planning health policy. Methods This is a comparative burden-of-disease study. We obtained global, regional, and national data on deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of NCDs attributable to HFPG from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, performed a secondary analysis of deaths and DALYs by time, age, gender, location, and specific causes, and analyzed their associations. Results In 2017, 6.39 million deaths and 166.36 million DALYs from NCDs were attributable to HFPG, accounting for 15.6% and 10.7% of all deaths and DALYs, respectively. The burden's rate decreased with time, increased with age and was significantly higher in males. A negative association was found between the sociodemographic index (SDI) and disease burden, and a positive association was found between SDI and male superiority by gender difference and gender ratio. Conclusions The burden of NCDs attributable to HFPG has increased significantly since 1990 and varied widely across regions. Greater efforts are needed to prevent and control hyperglycemia, especially in less developed countries and among males.