The number people living with diabetes in the UK has topped five million for the first time ever
sparking a UK charity to issue a stark warning.
However, the charity believes that there are at least 850,000 undiagnosed diabetics bringing the true number past the five million mark, reports the Mirror.Diabetes UK chief executive Chris Askew OBE said: “It’s a relentless condition and the fear of serious complications is a lifelong reality for millions.
Diabetes risk factors The charity said that the condition is becoming increasingly common among those under the age of 40 and more prevalent in areas where there are higher levels of deprivation.
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