Diabetes afflicts individuals, families and communities—including those we know and love. The statistics below are shocking, but we can change them through greater awareness, prevention, and treatment.
- Diabetes is considered a global epidemic—642 million people will have diabetes (or 10% of the anticipated global population) by 2040
- An estimated 422 million adults currently have diabetes
- Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the world, and the sixth leading cause of death among women
- 1 person dies every 7 seconds from diabetes
- 5 million people die annually from diabetes
- 50% of people with diabetes don’t know they have it
- 77% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries
During our Worldwide Week of Service for Diabetes, November 13–19, 2017, 48,000 Lions Clubs worldwide will be making important decisions about how to fight diabetes at the local level.
Please attend this urgent meeting and encourage other members to, as well. If your club hasn't scheduled a meeting, contact your club officers immediately.
Right now, you can also start making a difference by learning more about what Lions and Leos are doing for World Diabetes Day. Follow us!
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