FACT SHEETS -BEST FACTS ABOUT THE WORLD

                FACTS ABOUT SUGAR 1. What types of sugar are there? There are two main sources of naturally produced raw sugar consumed by humans – sugar beet and sugar cane. 2. Where is sugar grown? Crops of sugar beet are mostly grown in the northern hemisphere, accounting for approximately 20% of the world’s sugar production. The remaining 80% of sugar comes from sugar cane grown in the tropical and subtropical regions. 3. Sugar’s been a favorite of ours for a long time! Early records in Polynesia show that sugar was used after Emperor Darius of Persia discovered it growing in jerusalem after he invaded in 510 BC – up to then, honey from bees had been used to satisfy sweet teeth! a field of sugarcane 4. Sugar didn’t reach the UK until the 11th century. In 1069, crusaders brought sugar to England and it has been popular ever since! By the 19th century, most British households were using sugar. 5. Russia’s actually top of the ...

            FACTS ABOUT DIABETES! 1. It’s a worldwide phenomenon. It is estimated that today, around 415 million people are living with diabetes across the world. Sadly, that number is only set to grow, with numbers potentially reaching about half a billion by 2040. 2. One in five people are currently affected. It is believed that roughly one in five people living in the United States do not know that they have diabetes. Currently, about 37 million people, out of nearly 330 million people in the US, live with the condition. 3. A rising death rate is expected. Diabetes, when mismanaged, can lead to death. In fact, it is estimated that diabetes is the cause of about 11.3% of deaths around the world, with the number ever-changing. This accounts for both types 1 and 2. Retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy are potential diabetes complications 4. Diabetes affects the young as well as the mature. It was once assumed that diabetes was a problem purely experienc...