{
  "id": 3879557,
  "title": "Diabetes in young people should be a wake-up call for all",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/diabetes-in-young-people-should-be-a-wake-up-call-for-all-3879557",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/feedback/2026/08/28/diabetes-youth-uae/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Diabetes diagnoses among young people in the UAE have surged, prompting healthcare professionals to call for early screening. Unhealthy diets, processed and sugary foods, sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical activity are contributing factors. While doctors and healthcare systems play a crucial role, prevention must also be a collective responsibility. Regular awareness programs, community meetings, schools and families can all contribute to educating people about healthy eating, exercise, early warning signs and the importance of periodic health checks. The rising numbers should prompt us to reflect on whether we are providing our children with a healthier future or silently endangering their health. Ultimately, a healthy generation is not just a medical responsibility but a collective one for families, communities, schools and society as a whole.",
  "summary": "Write to us: Share your feedback on the news of the week A collective responsibility I write in reference to Nick Webster’s article Doctors in UAE call for early diabetes screening as youth cases surge (August 25): this piece is a serious wake-up call. Changing food habits, increased consumption of processed and sugary foods, sedentary lifestyles and lack of regular physical activity are among…",
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        "title": "Diabetes in young people should be a wake-up call for all",
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        "published": "2026-08-28T03:00:00.000Z"
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