Researchers are calling type 2 diabetes mellitus "one of the major threats to human health in the 21^st century."

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This statement is true. According to the World Health Organization, the number of people with diabetes has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014, with type 2 diabetes accounting for the majority of cases. If left uncontrolled, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputations.

Researchers Are Calling Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus "One of the Major