In 2023, hospital discharges for diabetes in Italy stood at approximately 21.90 thousand cases. From the given forecast data, there is a steady decline in diabetes-related hospital discharges, with a significant year-on-year decrease. Specifically, from 2024 to 2025, there is an approximate 15% decrease, continuing with similar declining trends through to 2028. Over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average decrease of around 15% per year.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued advancements in diabetes management and treatment options such as telemedicine and digital health interventions.
Increased emphasis on primary prevention strategies and lifestyle changes.
The impact of government health policies and initiatives aimed at reducing diabetes prevalence.