Did you know? Diabetes is spreading at an alarming rate worldwide! According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) latest data from 2025, there are up to **589 million** adults aged 20 to 79 living with diabetes, almost 1 in every 9 people, and this number continues to rise, with expectations that it will exceed **853 million** by 2050—truly frightening!
Even more shocking is that **252 million** people are completely unaware that they have diabetes! This is a significant hidden population that seems healthy on the outside but is silently bearing the risks posed by diabetes. If you have friends who are often tired, thirsty, or suddenly losing weight, it’s crucial to encourage them to get checked out.
According to IDF’s latest global diabetes map, the situation in China is especially severe, currently holding the world record with **150 million** patients. Diabetes is not just about high blood sugar; if not properly controlled, it can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, retinopathy, and neuropathy, severely impacting quality of life.
Unexpectedly, diabetes is no longer just the domain of older adults. Recent statistics show that **an increasing number of young people are becoming affected**, with the percentage of young patients steadily rising. Don’t think that only the elderly need to be vigilant; more and more people under 35 are being diagnosed, with high pressure, poor diet, and lack of exercise being major risk factors!
At the World Diabetes Congress in April this year, the IDF emphasized that “**early screening and comprehensive management**” are indeed the keys to combating diabetes in the future. Regular blood sugar testing, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, and daily exercise are the most basic yet effective methods. Many new medications and management solutions are being introduced to make prevention and control more scientific and personalized.
In the face of the diabetes phenomenon explosion, we must not continue to hold a “no pain, no worries” mindset. Health is not something to be fretted over only when problems arise; quickly remind your family and yourself to have regular blood sugar checks, pay attention to diet and lifestyle, and do not let the “sweet burden” subtly take away a beautiful life! Diabetes is not the real fear; the real fear is negligence and inaction. Share this post to help break the silence and actively protect your health!