5 Countries with the Highest Rates of Diabetes

1. Pakistan  

Diabetes Rate: 30.8% 

Pakistan stands first among the countries with the highest rates of diabetes, affecting approximately 33 million adults, which amounts to 26% of its adult population. Type 2 diabetes prevalence stands at 16.98%, with prediabetes affecting 10.91% of the population. Pakistan’s healthcare budget allocation, at less than 1% of GDP, impacts insulin affordability. Shortages of essential medicines, including insulin, are prevalent in the public healthcare system, affecting nearly 30% of facilities. 

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