For more insight on diabetes risks and its prevention in China, our reporter Wu Guoxiu has an exclusive interview with Dr Bernhard Schwartländer, the WHO Representative in China.

Q1: You mentioned that the number of people with diabetes in China has risen sharply. How does the rate here compare with other parts of the world? And is this related to China’s fast-growing economy?
 
Q2: There seems be a greater risk of diabetes among those well-heeled. But globally speaking, diabetes is increasingly prevalent in low and middle income countries. Why is that?

Q3: What are the most urgent tasks that Chinese authorities should undertake to tackle the issue?

Dr Bernhard Schwartländer, WHO China representative, shares views on diabetes