South Africa: Our Research Shows Gaps in Diabetes Management P | AllAfrica
South Africa: Our Research Shows Gaps in Diabetes Management Programme [The Conversation Africa] Diabetes is currently the ninth most common cause of death in the world. Around 420 million people or 6% of the world's population is affected. This number is expected to rise beyond half a billion by the end of the decade with the biggest increase occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Most people with the condition have type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes is the result of excess body weight and physical inactivity. In South Africa, diabetes affects approximately 4.5 million people. The proport Read More
