New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Diabetes remains one of the most widespread metabolic diseases globally, and its numbers are growing at an alarming rate. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), nearly 589 million adults aged 20-79 are currently living with diabetes. That means about 1 in 9 people worldwide. This figure is projected to rise to 853 million by 2050. In 2024 alone, diabetes was responsible for 3.4 million deaths, roughly one every nine seconds. The condition develops either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. While lifestyle factors such as diet, weight, and physical activity play ...