Diabetes
Diabetes is currently the 5th most common cause of death in the world.
5% of people (1 in 20) in the UK have diabetes.
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the US.
Around 1 in 8 people between 20 and 79 years old have their death attributed to diabetes.
The average life expectancy is reduced by:
More than 20 years (Type 1)
Up to 10 years (Type 2)
Recent News
Diabetes risk could be reduced by a quarter by eating fruits and vegetables
Independent - 22-Jul-2019People who use mainly plant based diets were 23% less prone to develop diabetes
Read more...Fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of getting diabetes
Independent - 22-Jul-2019But not all plant-based foods have the same advantage
Read more...Islet cell transplants cut down the need for insulin therapy
Diabetes.co.uk - 14-Jun-2019No need for painful insulin injections for a very long period
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