Hormonal Disorders

Diabetes : Hormonal Matter

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Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, resulting in high levels of sugar in the bloodstream. As of 2010, it was estimated to affect 285 million (6.4%) of the worldwide population, with this number predicted to rise to 438 million (7.7%) by 2030. There are a further 344 million people with pre-diabetes (at risk of developing diabetes). This number is projected to increase to 472 million by 2030. In the UK, there is estimated to be between 2 and 3 million people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for more than 90% of all patients with diabetes.