We should be worried about global diabetes rates. This chart shows why

We should be worried about global diabetes rates. This chart shows why

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With the collaboration of

Statista





19 Nov 2021







































Reported in 2019, 463 million people worldwide between the ages of 20 and 79 suffered from diabetes, which is projected to increase to 700 million by 2045.

North America and the Middle East have the highest shares of people suffering from diabetes, with South Asia having the fastest growth rate.

Developing countries may be seeing increases in diabetes rates due to economic growth, resulting in high sugar diets and sedentary life choices.



According to the International Diabetes Federation, 463 million people between the ages of 20 and 79 suffered from diabetes worldwide in 2019. This represents 9.3% of the world population in this age group. The total