Did you know?
· Diabetes was declared by the United Nations as a worldwide epidemic threatening the entire population.
· There are over 240 million diabetic patients worldwide. This number is expected to double within the next 30 years.
· In Israel (2005), there are over 500,000 diabetic patients which is approximately 8.5% of the total population. This number is expected to double within the next 30 years.
· Diabetes is the leading cause for dialysis, blindness, limb amputation, nerve damage, heart and brain diseases.
· Global health systems spend between 2.5%- 15% of its health budget on diabetes and its related complications.
· Diabetes – a disease with no cure. Cutting edge research and correct treatment can prevent diabetes and its complications.
Why has a cure for Diabetes not been found?
1. Disregard for the severity of Diabetes
2. Failing to pool the resources available between research institituions
3. Individual research-lack of cooperation between research institutions.
4. Basic research not related to clinical needs.
