The global diabetes crisis has reached staggering levels, with cases surging from 200 million in 1990 to over 800 million today.
This unprecedented increase has made diabetes a top global health concern, affecting millions in both high- and low-income countries.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has sounded the alarm on this growing epidemic.
“Over 800 million people around the world live with diabetes,” he stated, underscoring the scale of the crisis.
“Yet, not everyone has access to affordable treatment and the care they need.”
For millions, managing diabetes is financially impossible, particularly in regions where healthcare resources are limited.
WHO has called for a sweeping approach to tackle the disease, one that goes beyond treatment to emphasize prevention.
This includes promoting healthy diets, supporting physical activity, and strengthening healthcare systems to ensure early detection and management.
With this call, WHO is pushing governments worldwide to prioritize diabetes care, invest in community health, and take decisive action to curb the epidemic and support those most at risk.
