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Diabetes is a major health problem that has attained alarming levels. Today, nearly half a billion people are existing with diabetes worldwide. In 2019, it is estimated that 463 million people have diabetes and this number is projected to reach 578 million by 2030 and 700 million by 2045. Two-thirds of people with diabetes live in urban areas1. Diabetes prevalence increases with age and the highest estimated prevalence is in people older than 65. In 2019, the estimated number of people with diabetes aged 65–99 years is 135.6 million (19.3%) and if the trend continues, the number of people above 65 years with diabetes will be 195.2 million in 2030. Thus, there will be a significant increase in the diabetes population of the aging societies in the next 25 years which will lead to inevitable public health and economic challenges2. Diabetes and elevated blood glucose level are associated with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions that collectively comprise the largest cause of both morbidity and mortality for people with diabetes3. In addition, elevated blood glucose levels are associated with a common set of risk factors, like overweight, low levels of physical activity, faulty dietary habits and smoking. This wide range of risk factors is accompanied by numerous opportunities to reduce risk. By following a healthy diet regimen and physical activity the risk of cardio vascular diseases can be reduced. These goals can be achieved through implementation of health systembased approaches like patient education4. In addition, community and population-wide approaches that Abstract

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