Fig. 1

Global and Regional AAPC in Early-Onset T2DM Among Youths Aged 15–34 Years from 1990 to 2021. This figure illustrates the global and regional AAPC from 1990 to 2021 across four key metrics related to early-onset T2DM among youths aged 15–34 years. A AAPC in incidence rates of T2DM. This map highlights regions where the incidence of early-onset T2DM has significantly increased (red) or decreased (blue) over the study period. The most substantial increases are observed in regions such as the Caribbean, parts of Southeast Asia, and Northern Europe. B AAPC in prevalence rates of T2DM. This map shows the changes in prevalence across different regions, with notable increases in Canada, the Persian Gulf, and Southeast Asia. C AAPC in mortality rates due to T2DM. The map indicates the regions with the highest increase in mortality rates, with significant rises observed in South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia. D AAPC in Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) due to T2DM. This map reflects the regions where the burden of T2DM, measured in DALYs, has increased or decreased, with significant increases observed in South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Balkan Peninsula. The color gradient from blue to red represents the AAPC, where blue indicates a decrease and red indicates an increase in the respective metric