Diabetes in Pakistan: A nation's struggle
Pakistan faces challenges of awareness, healthcare access, and rising cases of Diabetes.
British-Pakistani comedian and pharmacist Lubna Kerr explores Pakistan鈥檚 growing diabetes crisis. With type 2 diabetes rates now the highest in the world, the disease is affecting millions - shaping lives, straining healthcare, and raising urgent questions about prevention.
Many sufferers remain undiagnosed, missing crucial early intervention. But for those who do receive a diagnosis, the ability to monitor blood sugar levels regularly is crucial while the costs of medication can be astronomical especially if they develop complications.
Experts blame a rise in diabetes on the popularity of American style fast food and the use of trans fats as well as increasing urbanisation and lack of exercise because of high pressured lifestyles.
Lubna hears how there is also a genetic predisposition to diabetes which can also run in families and how myths and stigma impact on people living with the disease.
Presenter: Lubna Kerr
Producer: Ashley Byrne
A Made in Manchester production for 成人快手 World Service
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