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Health experts have warned that Pakistan faces a diabetes crisis. One in every ten diabetic patients suffers from diabetic foot disease. Over 3.4 million people in the country are at risk of severe wounds or amputations due to this complication.
According to specialists, Pakistan has the highest diabetes prevalence rate in the world. The disease silently drives up cases of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, blindness, and long-term disabilities. Experts described diabetes as the country’s deadliest and most expensive health crisis.
The warning was issued during the inauguration of a modern multi-disciplinary clinic at the Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology (BIDE). Professor Zahid Miyan, Director of BIDE, stated that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and amputations worldwide. It is also a major cause of strokes.
“This is not just about numbers, but about lives being lost or permanently altered,” Professor Miyan emphasized. He warned that without immediate action, the human and economic toll will continue to rise.
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The newly established center features 15 specialized clinics and over 30 expert consultants. Patients will receive integrated treatment for diabetes and its complications under one roof. Facilities include a cardiac clinic, neurology and stroke clinic, nephrology clinic, and eye clinic, ensuring timely and comprehensive care.
Trustee of Baqai Foundation, Fizza Baqai, described the hospital as “not just a building, but a promise of hope, healing, and better lives.”
Deputy Director of BIDE, Dr. Saif-ul-Haq, added that the center will provide a complete strategy to tackle Pakistan’s diabetes crisis. The approach will include prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of complex cases. It aims to improve both survival rates and the quality of life for patients.
