A report from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) revealed that the incidence of diabetes in Pakistan has climbed considerably, with 33 million individuals suffering from the disease, local media reported, citing data from the IDF. Over 26.9% of individuals residing in Pakistan who are suffering from diabetes are undiagnosed. 'Rapidly rising level of diabetes in Pakistan a significant health challenge'According to the IDF, 537 million persons worldwide are currently suffering from diabetes, up by 16% from 74 million over the prior IDF projections in 2019. Furthermore, the IDF Diabetes Atlas 10th Edition's significant global and regional results include the fact that one out of every ten (10.5%) adults in the globe have diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes affects approximately 240 million individuals globally, with roughly 27 million in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 14, 2021 10:29 UTC