EPISODE · Nov 29, 2024 · 22 MIN
Global Perspectives on Diabetes
from Diabetes Insights - Breakthroughs and Innovators · host EASD - European Association for the Study of Diabetes
In Episode 3 of our podcast, experts from Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka share a comprehensive view of the diabetes epidemic in their countries. The conversation highlights the alarming rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes cases, touching on the challenges faced by their healthcare systems and the urgent need for government intervention. Dr. Prasad Katulanda (Sri Lanka) discusses the exponential growth in diabetes rates, while Dr. Abdul Basit (Pakistan) talks about the push for government action and better healthcare funding. Dr. Javier Farias (Argentina) and Dr. Leonardo Mancillas (Mexico) also share the growing concern over obesity and the steps their countries are taking to address it through public policy, prevention programmes, and healthcare reform.
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In Episode 3 of our podcast, experts from Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka share a comprehensive view of the diabetes epidemic in their countries. The conversation highlights the alarming rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes cases, touching on the challenges faced by their healthcare systems and the urgent need for government intervention. Dr. Prasad Katulanda (Sri Lanka) discusses the exponential growth in diabetes rates, while Dr. Abdul Basit (Pakistan) talks about the push for government action and better healthcare funding. Dr. Javier Farias (Argentina) and Dr. Leonardo Mancillas (Mexico) also share the growing concern over obesity and the steps their countries are taking to address it through public policy, prevention programmes, and healthcare reform.
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