5 Countries with the Highest Rates of Diabetes

In this article, we will be taking a look at the 5 countries with the highest rates of diabetes. If you wish to learn about more, head straight to the 32 Countries with the Highest Rates of Diabetes.

5. Northern Mariana Islands  

Diabetes Rate: 23.4% 

The Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) faces high rates of diabetes, particularly among its indigenous population. Twenty-one percent of Carolinian adults and twenty-five percent of Chamorro adults in the CNMI have diabetes, with females representing 58% of cases among the indigenous population. Diabetes primarily affects individuals aged 20 to 79. The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, which generated over $55 million in revenue in FY2018, relies on Medicaid and federal grants to fund healthcare initiatives, addressing various health concerns beyond diabetes, including tuberculosis, substance abuse, and mental health problems.