According to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people with diabetes worldwide has sharply increased over the past 30 years, reaching 828 million. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This growth is being assessed as an alarming situation. According to the data, more than half of adults over 30 years old are unable to receive necessary medical care.
Among the countries with the highest recorded cases of diabetes are India (212 million patients), China (148 million), the USA (42 million), Pakistan (36 million), Indonesia (25 million), and Brazil (22 million). On World Diabetes Day, WHO promoted the theme "Diabetes throughout life," emphasizing that every person living with the disease needs full medical care, a supportive environment, and policies that encourage a healthy lifestyle.
The organization believes that a continuous approach is essential for preventing and controlling diabetes. In 2022, WHO set five main targets for member states to achieve by 2030.
They include:
1. Identifying 80 percent of people with diabetes.
2. Increasing the proportion of those with stable blood sugar control to 80 percent.
3. Raising the share of patients with controlled blood pressure to 80 percent.
4. Recommending statin medications to at least 60 percent of people with diabetes over 40 years old.
5. Providing affordable insulin and self-monitoring tools to all people with type 1 diabetes.
Experts regard these indicators as a serious warning for human health. Promoting a healthy lifestyle is crucial in preventing and controlling diabetes.
