People with diabetes are at increased risk of cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular disease.
The development of diabetes is projected to reach pandemic proportions over the next10-20 years.
The development of diabetes is projected to reach pandemic proportions over the next10-20 years.
International Diabetes Federation (IDF) data indicate that by the year 2025, the number of people affected will reach 333 million –90% of these people will have Type 2 diabetes.
In most Western societies, the overall prevalence has reached 4-6%, and is as high as 10-12% among 60-70-year-old people.