Global Diabetes Epidemic Projected to Reach Crisis Levels by 2050

The number of diabetes cases worldwide is projected to more than double to 1.3 billion by 2050 according to a new study.
The rise in cases will overwhelm health care systems and lead to millions of deaths if left unaddressed.
Type 2 diabetes linked to obesity makes up the vast majority of cases and is largely preventable.
All countries will see sharp increases in diabetes, with the largest rises in North Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Urgent action is needed to curb diabetes rates through policy changes, public health campaigns and broader societal shifts.