Diabetes
What are the facts?
- 537M adults (20-79 years) are living with diabetes
- 1 in 2 cases are undiagnosed (240M)
- 1.2M Youth with Type 1 diabetes, half are under the age of 15
Source: International Diabetes Federation
Diabetes is a Global epidemic
An estimated 537 million adults across the world are living with diabetes, and its prevalence is increasing rapidly. By 2045, the number is expected to reach 783 million. Diabetes is a global epidemic that touches every corner of the globe.
Lions Clubs International and LCIF are dedicated to empowering Lions and Leos around the world to fight diabetes by serving their communities one by one.
What can your local Lions club do?
- Work with local community health organisations to distribute diabetes supplies to individuals who may not have access to adequate tools to manage their diabetes
- Bring people together to raise awareness about diabetes on World Diabetes Day – November 14
- Sponsors UK and Global initiatives to raise awareness and testing