Diabetes Affects 26.7% of Pakistani Adults, Exceeds Global Norm

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Islamabad: Approximately 34 million people in Pakistan, constituting 26.7 percent of the adult population aged 20–79, are affected by diabetes. This rate is significantly higher than the global average, where approximately 1 in every 10 people is diabetic.
Assistant Professor Dr Syed Muhammad Hassan expressed fear that the rapidly rising level of diabetes in Pakistan presents a significant challenge to the health and well-being of individuals and families in the country.
The health expert underscored the imperative for unified efforts through awareness campaigns to enhance the well-being of individuals grappling with diabetes. They urged authorities to guarantee the availability of essential medicines in pharmacies, emphasizing the life-threatening complications faced by diabetic patients.

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The expert called for collaborative initiatives from policymakers and health decision-makers to not only ameliorate the lives of those with diabetes but also to prevent the onset of the condition in high-risk individuals.
The pressing and alarming issue of insulin shortages in various cities was highlighted, with concerns that if unaddressed, more diabetics requiring insulin could face heightened risks of complications such as heart attacks and kidney failures.
In response to inquiries, the expert emphasized the significance of educating parents about early diagnosis and advocated for comprehensive training for physicians to ensure timely and accurate identification of the condition. Furthermore, the expert stressed the importance of providing children with diabetes easy access to free insulin and blood glucose monitoring equipment to facilitate better disease management.