# Diabetes healthcare and prevalence in Sweden > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/diabetes-healthcare-and-prevalence-in-sweden > Updated: 2026-09-19T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Sweden, healthcare challenges and public health risks regarding diabetes have come to the forefront. Recent data from the Diabetes Barometer 2026 indicates that changes to pharmaceutical high-cost protection are causing financial strain for patients. In regions such as Sörmland and Västernorrland, approximately eight to nine percent of members have either skipped prescribed medications or borrowed money to afford them. Nearly sixty percent of those skipping medication report negative health impacts, including increased stress affecting blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Simultaneously, health officials are highlighting a significant public health risk regarding type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that up to 500,000 people in Sweden may have the condition without knowing it. Experts note that sedentary lifestyles and moderate overweight significantly increase vulnerability, warning that the disease can double the risk of heart attack and lead to complications such as kidney failure and impaired vision. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Diabetes Wellness Sverige warns of rising type 2 diabetes risks Anders Lundgren of Diabetes Wellness Sverige warns that moderate overweight and sedentary habits increase type 2 diabetes risk, noting up to 500,000 Swedes may be undiagnosed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diabetes-wellness-sverige-warns-of-rising-type-2-diabetes-risks ### 2026-09-12: Diabetes patients in Sweden face rising medication costs Reduced high-cost protection for medicines in Sweden is forcing many diabetes patients to skip treatments or borrow money, increasing the risk of serious health complications and regional healthcare costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diabetes-patients-in-sweden-face-rising-medication-costs --- Cite as: Diabetes healthcare and prevalence in Sweden. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/diabetes-healthcare-and-prevalence-in-sweden