Over 700 Million People May Have Diabetes in 2045, 8 Foods to Help Lower Blood Sugar

Over 700 Million People May Have Diabetes in 2045, 8 Foods to Help Lower Blood Sugar
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Diabetes has become the third most life-threatening disease following only cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases and malignant tumors. According to the statistics of the International Diabetes Federation more than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, and it is increasing at a rate of 25,000 a year. There is also a trend of its incidence starting at an ever-younger age. It is estimated that by 2045, the global diabetic population will reach 783 million.

Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular lesions, causing complications such as thrombosis and heart failure. Experts suggest that diabetics should be screened regularly to prevent cardiovascular complications. Apart from screening, how else can one avoid diabetes in daily life?

Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.
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