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Over 800 million adults have diabetes globally, study shows

Over 800 million adults have diabetes globally, study shows

The number of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has risen from less than 200 million in 1990 to over 800 million in 2022, the biggest rises recorded in developing countries, a study published in The Lancet indicates.

Sugar addiction: A silent pandemic hitting Africa's public health

Sugar addiction: A silent pandemic hitting Africa's public health

Urbanisation, lifestyle changes, and easy availability of processed foods and beverages are driving excessive and unhealthy consumption of sugar in Africa and beyond.

World Diabetes Day: 'How I got amputated'

World Diabetes Day: 'How I got amputated'

Diabetes is the most common chronic and life-altering disease that requires a mix of discipline and modern medicine to tame