According to a recent study published in The Lancet, the number of adults with diabetes has doubled over the last three decades, affecting over 800 million people globally.
In partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), researchers from the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) examined data from more than 1,000 studies worldwide, encompassing over 140 million individuals who were 18 years of age or older.
Diabetes prevalence
The prevalence of diabetes has significantly increased, especially in low- and middle-income countries, per the first worldwide survey of diabetes rates and treatment across all nations.
According to research, adult diabetes rates increased from about 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022. Experts primarily blame this increase on shifting lifestyles, rising obesity rates, and pervasive health disparities.
With over 212 million people, or more than 25% of all cases worldwide, India currently has the greatest number of diabetics worldwide.
Over a quarter of all cases worldwide, or over 212 million people, have diabetes, making India the country with the biggest number of diabetics in the world.
Diabetes in the Philippines
In the Philippines, the anticipated percentage of the population with diabetes is 6.80% by 2024, according to Statista.
Serious health issues, such as hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), which over time harms blood vessels and neurons and affects essential organs, can result from uncontrolled diabetes.
Significant public health issues are indicated by the rising rates of diabetes, especially in low- and middle-income nations where the healthcare system is frequently ill-prepared to handle chronic illnesses.
