Diabetes: The Worldwide Epidemic

Diabetes has become an ever increasing problem, and is a worldwide epidemic. There's an estimated 285 million people living with diabetes.

That number is expected to grow to almost 430 million by the year 2030, and affect 7% of the world's adult population. The majority of those being diagnosed with diabetes live in low income countries.

India currently has the largest population of those diagnosed with diabetes. Estimates say there are 40 million people living with diabetes in India alone, followed by China. Africa is expected to have the largest increase of diabetes in the years to come.

Diabetes can affect a person at any age, but people between the ages of 40-59 have the highest risk of being diagnosed with the disease. There's been an increase of diabetes in all nations, for the last 50 years.


In spite of warnings from health organizations, the epidemic continues to grow throughout the world. Leaders from around the world still continue to ignore the threat.

Complications from diabetes are one of the leading causes of premature death. There are many people that live with Type 2 Diabetes for years before being diagnosed. Living with diabetes for an extended period of time without any treatment will cause many adverse health problems.

If diabetes is left untreated, the complications can range from kidney failure to death. Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented in 80-85% of people, if they change their lifestyle. Managing Type 2 Diabetes is as simple as changing your diet and exercising.

A good quality of life, can often times reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes is diagnosed among minorities and lower income people more than any other group. Environmental factors, and poor living conditions also play a part in developing Type 2 Diabetes.

These groups normally don't have the income or access to healthy foods that can help prevent them from getting the disease. Instead, they have to consume unhealthy processed foods and drinks.

Substance abuse can also play a role in contributing to diabetes. If you're a diabetic, you should never smoke or drink alcohol. Getting plenty of rest and reducing your stress levels will help reduce your chances of developing further diabetes complications.

Know and understand the early warning signs and symptoms of diabetes. If you're at risk for premature diabetes, change your lifestyle and see your doctor. A simple treatment plan and lifestyle change will possibly save you from being diagnosed with diabetes.

Diabetes is a deadly disease, and accounts for thousands of deaths each year from complications. Each year, diabetes kills the same amount of people as those who die from HIV/AIDS complications each year.

We all should learn more about the causes of diabetes. And how to protect ourselves from diabetes.