Big rise in diabetes among under-40s

Big rise in diabetes among under-4o’.s There has been a 39% increase in diabetes cases among individuals under 40 in the UK, according to a study from Diabetes UK. The rise is mainly attributed to poor diets and obesity with the number of people living with diabetes now exceeding 5.6 million. The study also states that younger people face a more acute form of diabetes and thousands may live with undiagnosed conditions.