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Asia's Diabetes Epidemic: 238 Million Cases by 2030

3/16/2025

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Asia is home to a staggering 60% of the world's diabetic population, with over 205 million cases in the Western Pacific alone, expected to soar to 238 million by 2030. The rise in diabetes, particularly in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Philippines, highlights an urgent need for specialized healthcare to combat this growing crisis.

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Asia is home to a staggering 60% of the world's diabetic population, with over 205 million cases in the Western Pacific alone, expected to soar to 238 million by 2030. The rise in diabetes, particularly in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Philippines, highlights an urgent need for specialized healthcare to combat this growing crisis.