Diabetes is increasing in pandemic proportions more than HIV/AIDS
In 2011, 366 million people (8.3%) worldwide were affected by diabetes and 280 million people (6.4%) were affected by Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). Numbers are expected to rise to 552 million (9.9%) for diabetes and 398 million (7.1%) for IGT by 2030.
In 2011, 71.4 million people (8.3%) in South East Asia were affected by diabetes and 23.8 million people (2.8%) were affected by Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). Numbers are expected to rise to 120.9 million (10.2%) for diabetes and 38.6 million (3.2%) for IGT by 2030.
183 million people (50%) with diabetes are undiagnosed.
80% of people with diabetes live in low-and middle-income countries.
Each year another 7 million people develop diabetes globally.
The highest prevalence rates will be in developing countries by 2030.
Every 10 seconds a person dies from diabetes-related causes.
Almost one-fifth of the world’s people with diabetes live in South-East Asia Region.
Diabetes caused 4.6 million deaths in 2011 (8.2% of global all-cause mortality).
10 million deaths by 2030.
Diabetes is responsible for over 1 million amputations each year.
Every 7 seconds a person dies from diabetes-related causes.
48% of deaths due to diabetes are in people under the age of 60.
Every 10 seconds three 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%
50% or more of people with diabetes die of cardio vascular disease, heart and strokes.
Diabetes is responsible for over 1 million amputations each year.
2.5 million people develop blindness each year.
20% of people with diabetes die of renal failure.
More than 2.5 million people worldwide are affected by diabetic retinopathy.
On average, people with diabetes will die 5-10 years before people without diabetes and mostly due to cardiovascular disease.
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.
