5 Countries with the Highest Rates of Diabetes

2. French Polynesia 

Diabetes Rate: 25.2% 

French Polynesia has one of the highest rates of diabetes globally. Diabetes prevalence among individuals aged 20 to 79 was reported at 25.2% in the same year. The condition affects various age groups and genders, with Maori and Pacific peoples showing higher prevalence compared to Europeans. Obesity, heredity, and newborns with a weight exceeding 4 kg contribute to the prevalence of non-insulin-dependent diabetes in French Polynesia.