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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 422 million people have diabetes worldwide. Compared to high-income countries, prevalence has been increasing more quickly in low- and middle-income countries. Moreover, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predicts that by 2045, every one in eight individuals will have diabetes, translating to a 46% rise. These figures are…