"Silent Diabetes on the Rise in Pakistan's Youth Amid Financial Struggles"

In Pakistan, undiagnosed Diabetes is surging among youth aged 20 to 30, driven by financial stress and poor diets, often leading to severe health crises.

Many young adults in Pakistan are unknowingly developing Diabetes, with symptoms often surfacing only when they experience critical issues like blocked blood vessels or hypertension.
The annual conference of the Endocrine Society highlighted alarming trends, with rising cases of obesity contributing to the growing blood sugar level crisis among the youth.
Patients frequently discover their Diabetes when they require emergency angiography due to complications affecting their kidney function and cardiovascular health.

Why It Matters

Diabetes is increasingly affecting the younger population in Pakistan, posing significant public health challenges. Addressing this silent epidemic is crucial to prevent severe health outcomes and mitigate future healthcare costs.