Awareness walk held to observe World Diabetes Day.

ISLAMABAD -- An awareness walk was held, here, on Monday to observe World Diabetes Day to educate people about the disease prevention and treatment aspects.

Addressing the participants of the walk, organized by the Diabetes Centre (TDC), health experts said that diabetes is a leading global cause of premature mortality in the world and in Pakistan.

They said that diabetes was responsible for 6.7 million deaths in 2021, out of which close to half could have been prevented through a healthy, balanced diet and regular physical activity, or delayed through early detection and intervention.

They said that the increasing availability of ultra-processed and sugary drinks, along with reduced physical activity and higher incomes often associated with the increased consumption of unhealthy foods, are all contributing factors and, of course, present opportunities where policy intervention can and should make a difference, they added.

They said that more than 400,000 people are dying every year due to diabetes or its...