Alarming Facts
What's more concerning is the rapid rise of diabetes among urban youth, with the age of onset steadily decreasing. A staggering revelation is that a significant proportion of those suffering from diabetes, approximately 1 million people, remain unaware of their condition.
Prevention is Best
The encouraging truth is that adopting and nurturing a healthy lifestyle can reduce this burden. Research indicates that 60% of Type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented through evidence-based healthy activities. Additionally, for those already living with diabetes, maintaining control over the condition can pave the way for a healthy, complication-free life.
Companies Wield Significant
This story is from the October 2023 edition of Business Today Sri Lanka.
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