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The study ‘Predictors of unmet needs among people with diabetes mellitus type 2 in Gampaha district of Sri Lanka’ published in PLOS Global Public Health investigates the predictors of unmet healthcare needs among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Gampaha district of Sri Lanka. Despite government efforts to enhance healthcare access, the study reveals significant gaps in care, particularly for physician services. Researchers, including Nimali Widanapathirana, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Susie Perera, Martin McKee, Benjamin Palafox, and Dina Balabanova, identified socio-economic factors, such as gender, income, and access to regular healthcare providers, as key determinants of unmet needs. This research highlights the importance of addressing these gaps through patient-centred models of care to ensure equitable healthcare access for all individuals with chronic conditions in Sri Lanka.