The phrase "diabetes epidemic" means that there is a widespread and rapidly increasing number of people who have diabetes, a chronic health condition that affects how our body uses sugar for energy. Full definition
Food, ingredient and drinks manufacturers are improving the content of food and beverages in response to the rising diabetes epidemic. (innovationsfood.com)
Then 10 years later, a massive diabetes epidemic. (idmprogram.com)
The burgeoning diabetes epidemic comes mostly in the form of type 2 diabetes. (healthimpactnews.com)