The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, a study said Wednesday.

LONDON – Global diabetes rate in adults has doubled over the past three decades, impacting more than 800 million people worldwide, according to a recent la

Global diabetes rates have surged, particularly in low-resource areas, revealing critical gaps in treatment access and highlighting the need for improved care.

A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the health risks tied to this surge.

Global adult diabetes cases have doubled to more than 800 million during the past three decades, far exceeding previous estimates, according to new research. A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet this week reveals a healthcare crisis, with more than half of adults over the age of 30 who have diabetes going untreated.

Global diabetes rates have doubled over the past 30 years, with many middle- and low-income countries failing to provide sufferers with sufficient access to treatment, according to an international study.

More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide, almost twice as many as previous estimates have suggested, and more than half of those aged over 30 who have the condition are not receiving treatment,

The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises coming in developing countries, a study said Wednesday.Some developing countries such as Mexico are doing well in treating their population -- but overall the global gap is widening,