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Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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The International Diabetes Federation predicts that by 2030, one in 10 adults will have diabetes. Experts estimate that in the next two decades, about 522 million people will suffer from diabetes due to aging and demographic changes.
These figures include both types of diabetes. The research team expects the number of new cases to reach 90% even in Africa, where infectious diseases are currently the leading cause of death.
According to the World Health Organization, about 346 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes today, with 80% of deaths from the disease occurring in developing countries. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that diabetes deaths will double by 2030.
WHO Diabetes Director Hodzka Roglic said that ageing, not obesity, would likely be the cause of diabetes in the future, as most cases of type 2 diabetes affect middle-aged people, as a result of weight gain and a sedentary lifestyle.
The expert also stated that most cases of diabetes could be prevented by taking appropriate preventive measures.
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