Diabetes

According to 2020 International Diabetic Federation (IDF) -MENA Region, The number of people with diabetes is expected to rise from39 millions of to become 108 millions in 2045 (age between 20-79 y/o. The number of. Prevalence has been rising rapidly in the region
Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation.
In 2019, an estimated 1.5 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes.
A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with diet, physical activity, medication and regular screening and treatment for complications.