SOUTH EAST ASIA DIABETES STATISTICS

Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps: A call for collective action to address diabetes in South-East Asia

The latest estimates for 2022 indicate that diabetes affects nearly 246 million people in the WHO South-East Asia Region. The outcomes of untreated and uncontrolled diabetes range from heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, blindness, and amputations. These complications impose both emotional and financial burdens on individuals and families and place significant financial strain on healthcare systems.