Diabetes is increasing in pandemic proportions more than HIV Aids
In 2007, 246 million people worldwide were affected by diabetes and 308 million people were affected by Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). Numbers are expected to rise to 380 million for diabetes and 418 million for IGT by 2025
The highest prevalence rates will be in developing countries by 2025
Globally, 7 million people will develop diabetes each year
Every 10 seconds 2 people develop diabetes
More young persons are at rise
Adopting a healthy diet and increasing physical activity can prevent the development of Type 2 Diabetes up to 80%
Upto 50% of all person with diabetes are unaware of their condition
Diabetes kills 3.8 millions persons yearly, which is higher than HIV Aids.
Every 10 seconds a person dies due to diabetes-related causes
There is a reduction of life expectancy of 5-10 years
50% of persons with diabetes die of cardio vascular disease, heart and strokes.
Diabetes in the developed world is ranked as the leading cause of blindness, renal failure and lower limb amputations.
It has been estimated that between 5-10% of the total healthcare spending of the world is spent on diabetes related conditions.
