According to the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication, up to 80% of type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented by modifying lifestyle habits and following preventive recommendations.

Diabetes complications and statistics in Kyrgyzstan

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. If not properly managed, it can lead to severe complications affecting the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and nervous system. In Kyrgyzstan, approximately 92,200 people are officially recorded as having diabetes, though the actual number may be higher due to undiagnosed cases.

Complications among patients in Kyrgyzstan (2025 data)

50–60%diabetic neuropathy prevalence
1 in 3retinopathy prevalence
1 in 5nephropathy prevalence

Medical professionals note that type 2 diabetes often develops almost imperceptibly, frequently being discovered only by chance during routine examinations.

Context

World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization to address the growing global prevalence of the disease. It is observed annually on November 14.