Pakistan, Nov. 14 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has called on all Pakistanis to make prevention, healthy living and early diagnosis a national priority on World Diabetes Day.

In his message on the international day observed on 14 November, the president said this year's theme, "Early Action on Diabetes", underlines that timely action can save lives and prevent serious complications.

Citing the latest International Diabetes Federation estimates, the president noted that 34.5 million adults in Pakistan were living with diabetes in 2024, with more than one-quarter of them undiagnosed. He said the scale of the burden demands sustained action to protect public health and well-being.

The president said many cases of type 2 diabetes can be pr...