How common is diabetes?

Really common: almost 10% of the population. It is so common there is a waiting list to get in! seriously, besides the nearly 10% of the population with it there is at least another 10% who have abnormal sugars and are "pre diabetic"

Very common: Type 2 Diabetes is increasingly common in the western world. In New Zealand we have seen a 45% increase in people living with type 2 diabetes over the past decade. Diabetes has been identified as a priority health objective in New Zealand for that reason. This is attributed to unhealthy eating, lack of exercise and increasing obesity levels. Healthy eating and staying active help prevent diabetes.