There is general agreement to end the rise of diabetes and obesity by 2025. In total, approximately 422 million people live with diabetes, most of them in low- and middle-income countries and 1.5 million people die directly from diabetes. year. The number and amount of diabetes has increased in recent years. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are closely linked. Research shows that obesity is a classic risk factor that can promote type 2 diabetes and the development of type 2 diabetes. Maintaining a moderate weight and making certain changes in activity may help slow or prevent diabetes.