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A medical consultation in Bolivia.

For hundreds of millions worldwide, diabetes is not just a physical condition, it’s an around-the-clock emotional challenge.
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A The doctor examines the nerve response with monofilament odiatrist treating feet during procedure. Doctor neurologist examining female patient .

Nerve disease is one of the most common diabetes-related complications, occurring in approximately 1 in 2 people living with the condition.
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Family in a prenatal clinic in the IDF MENA region.

Diabetes is rising in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Gaps in healthcare access challenge the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in the region.
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A busy street in Dhaka, Bangladeesh.

The IDF SEA region includes seven countries and territories, each with unique socioeconomic and healthcare challenges. However, one common thread is the rising diabetes impact.
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back of woman refugee looking at a pile of clothes.

In a disaster situation, organisations and individuals can appeal to international laws and conventions and relevant UN bodies like the WHO to demand accountability and ensure access to diabetes care and supplies.
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