WHO Report Finds Nearly Four-Fold Increase In Worldwide Cases Of Diabetes Over Past 25 Years.

reports that “in addition to shortening lifespans, the disease is a huge economic burden.” Current “health spending” on the disease “is more than $800 billion per year, the WHO says.” The organization is now “calling on governments to draft legislation and fiscal policies that would compel people to make better lifestyle decisions, such as higher taxes on sugary drinks and clearer labeling of the fat contents of foods.” http://time.com/4283675/diabetes-doubled-globally/