摘要：In 1999, the Government of Canada, along with the provinces and territories, established
the National Diabetes Surveillance System (NDSS) to track rates of diabetes in
Canada. The NDSS used a novel method to systematically collect and report national
diabetes data using linked administrative health databases. The NDSS has since evolved
to become the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS) and provides
information on over 20 chronic conditions. This At-a-glance report provides the most
up-to-date CCDSS information on diabetes rates in Canada. Currently, 8.8% of Canadians
(9.4% male, 8.1% female, aged one year and older) live with diabetes, and approximately
549 new cases are diagnosed each day. Since 2000, the age-standardized prevalence
rate has increased by an average of 3.3% per year. The age-standardized incidence
rate has remained relatively stable, and all-cause mortality rates among those with diabetes
have decreased by an average of 2.1% per year. This suggests that people are living
longer with a diabetes diagnosis.
