Neha P
Allied Health Professional · Pharmacist ·
The number of people living with diabetes rose from 200 million in 1990 to 830…
The number of people living with diabetes rose from 200 million in 1990 to 830 million in 2022. Diabetes is also among the leading causes of kidney failure, and over time it damages the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. Early detection and annual screening for complications can prevent much of this harm. World Diabetes Day is 14 November.
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Diabetes
Diabetes in the Region is a serious, chronic and costly disease that is estimated to rise to 23.9 million cases by 2030.