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Over 280,000 adults in Romania are unaware they have diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation's 2024 estimates. The Romanian Diabetes Forum released data highlighting that 21.4% of individuals aged 20 to 79 with diabetes remain undiagnosed. In 2025, 1.38 million people were registered with diabetes, an increase from 2023. Preventive consultations totaled 370,778, with a focus on high-risk individuals aged 18 to 39. The report also noted significant disparities in healthcare service usage, with Romania having 228 avoidable hospitalizations per 100,000 residents for diabetes, compared to an OECD average of 111, emphasizing the need for early detection and outpatient monitoring to prevent complications.