Diabetes strikes young Fijians

2026-02-14 - 20:18

Diabetes is increasingly affecting young Fijians, raising serious health concerns. Diabetes Fiji Executive Director Kini Marawa explained that 4.7 per cent of Fijians aged 18 to 29 now have diabetes. He states that this reflects lifestyle changes driven by processed foods, sugary drinks, inactivity, stress, and urban living. Marawa warns that Type 2 diabetes, once