Russia’s diabetes strategy combines free appointments, regional programs, and locally produced glucose sensors
Many people think that diabetes is something like gout – that it primarily affects people with a poor diet or a sweet tooth.
The idea, besides being annoying for doctors and diabetics themselves, is also dangerous. It leads many to believe that only those who eat donuts and drink coffee with lots of sugar are at risk. In reality, diabetes poses a threat to almost everyone in the modern world.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people worldwide with diabetes rose from 200 million to 830 million between 1990 and 2022, and the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes doubled from 7% to 14%. The number of cases is expected to surge further, driven by the realities of modern life.
This presents a genuine challenge for public health officials worldwide. Some nations are already managing the crisis more effectively than others.
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