Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Health authorities have revealed that one in five adults in Sri Lanka is currently living with diabetes, underscoring a growing public health concern in the country.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Health Promotion Bureau, Dr. Kapila Banduthilaka, a Consultant Eye Surgeon at National Eye Hospital (NEH), revealed that nearly one-third of adults with diabetes also suffer from eye diseases.

"According to the latest data, we are witnessing a 73% increase in the number of diabetic patients," Dr. Banduthilaka said.

"It has been identified that one in nine adults globally has diabetes. In Sri Lanka, the prevalence is estimated to be between 23% and 30%, meaning that approximately one in five adults are diabeti...