In 2021, around one in five men over the age of ** had type 2 diabetes in Australia. Prevalence increased with age for both men and women up to the age of **, before slightly dropping in the 85 years and over age group. Less than one percent of males and females aged 39 and under had type 2 diabetes that year.
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AIHW. (December 12, 2024). Prevalence of type 2 diabetes across Australia in 2021, by age group and gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/919161/australia-prevalence-of-type-ii-diabetes-by-age-group-and-gender/
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