{
  "id": 19798038,
  "title": "Over 40% of people with diabetes unaware of condition – WHO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/over-40-of-people-with-diabetes-unaware-of-condition-who",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-13T11:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/over-40-of-people-with-diabetes-unaware-of-condition-who/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning that over 40% of people worldwide with diabetes remain undiagnosed, which could prevent millions from receiving necessary care, treatment, and support to manage the condition. This concern was highlighted ahead of World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14, with the 2026 edition focusing on \"Early action on diabetes.\" Recognising the symptoms of diabetes, including increased thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, and blurred vision, is crucial for early detection and timely medical intervention. Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age and is often misdiagnosed, particularly in adults, while Type 2 diabetes typically develops gradually and may cause few noticeable symptoms. WHO urges greater awareness of these signs to facilitate early diagnosis and life-saving treatment. The organisation aims to achieve an 80% detection rate by 2030, emphasising that improving diagnosis must be accompanied by access to affordable healthcare and support for people living with diabetes. Addressing the stigma surrounding diabetes is also a priority, as discrimination against those affected is widespread, harmful, and preventable.",
  "summary": "The World Health Organisation says over 40% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, warning that a lack of early detection prevents access to needed care. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-40-of-people-with-diabetes-unaware-of-condition-who/",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 40% of diabetes patients undiagnosed globally",
    "Early detection crucial for managing diabetes",
    "WHO aims for 80% detection rate by 2030"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Widespread undiagnosed cases signal a critical gap in global healthcare that requires improved symptom recognition and affordable medical access to prevent millions from missing life-saving interventions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}