5 Countries with the Highest Rates of Diabetes

3. Kuwait  

Diabetes Rate: 24.9% 

Kuwait faces a significant public health challenge with a high prevalence of diabetes. Studies indicate an overall adjusted prevalence of 19.1%, with prediabetes at 13.5%. Men have a higher prevalence than women, and rates increase sharply with age, reaching 64.8% in adults aged 60 or older. Kuwaitis have a higher prevalence compared to non-Kuwaitis, with South Asian expatriates having the highest prevalence. Diabetes-related drug expenses accounted for approximately 22.8% of Kuwait’s total drug costs in 2018, highlighting the financial burden of managing the disease.