Diabetes increasing due to obesity

World health experts are warning of an increase in diabetes patients because of rising obesity levels.

Diabetes increasing due to obesity

World health experts are warning of an increase in diabetes patients because of rising obesity levels.

The International Diabetes Foundation has said cases of diabetes may reach 380 million worldwide by the year 2025.

Last year over 3.8 million people died from the disease, which is linked to an inactive lifestyle, unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol and obesity.

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