The Health Protection Agency reported that more than 7,000 people are receiving treatment for diabetes in the Maldives, with Type 2 cases making up the majority. The figures were released in a statement marking World Diabetes Day, which also highlighted tobacco use and non-communicable disease deaths.
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To mark World Diabetes Day, the HPA and Maldives Diabetes Society are jointly organising the "Maldives Swims for Diabetes" event today.
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An Early Action on Diabetes forum is also scheduled for 16 November, alongside screening and awareness programmes across the atolls.
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approximately 7,000 are being treated for Type 2 diabetes
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around 300 people are receiving treatment for Type 1 diabetes
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around 250 people receive treatment for high blood sugar during pregnancy every year
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non-communicable diseases account for 85 per cent of deaths in the Maldives
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35.6 per cent of men and 7.6 per cent of women in the Maldives smoke
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35.6 per cent of men and 7.6 per cent of women in the Maldives smoke
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