Number of diabetics in world to double by 2035

The total number of diabetics is expected to increase to 592 million from 382 million unless the required measures are taken to tackle the disease, according to medical professionals during the International Diabetes Leadership Forum in Istanbul.

The forum was held Nov. 15-16 in Istanbul with the attendance of over 350 medical professionals, politicians and non-governmental organization representatives, including the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan.

“Over 592 million people are expected to suffer from diabetes by 2035, which is very high,” Annan said during his speech. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton also made a speech via satellite connection.

“Non-infectious diseases, like diabetes, are dramatically increasing across the world, but 80 percent of diabetes cases can be prevented,” Clinton said.


/HurriyeDailynews/