Number of people with type 2 diabetes worldwide2,3
Estimated number of obese type 2 diabetes patients who are refractory to oral medication3,4,5
Percentage of type 2 diabetes patients who are obese5
Yearly cost of diabetes treatment globally2
Yearly global expenditure on insulin6
Percentage of insulin users who show symptoms of anxiety and distress from insulin injections7
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