World Diabetes Day: Can prediabetes be reversed?

Diabetes is among the fastest-growing health challenges in the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 853 million people worldwide will be living with diabetes by 2050. IDF data also shows that China is home to one in four adults with diabetes worldwide – the largest diabetes population of any country, due in part to its huge population and rapid lifestyle changes in recent decades. In an interview with CGTN, Professor Zhao Weigang, chief physician of the Department of Endocrinology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said that prediabetes detected during a routine health check may still be reversible. He explains how diabetes harms the body and the important role of lifestyle interventions. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA