Diabetes is a fundamental disease. Currently, about one-third of people over 60 in China have diabetes. Many people die from heart attacks and strokes, which are actually preceded by diabetes.

Diabetes is a disease of affluence - one reason is that the incidence of diabetes in China has rapidly increased with the rise in economic levels over the past 20 years. Another reason is the clear correlation between the incidence rate and economic development as seen in the provincial data below.

From another perspective, there is also a significant relationship with dietary habits. For example, the incidence rate in the three northeastern provinces is noticeably higher than the trend line of their economic levels, while the northern provinces (Beijing, Tianjin, Henan, Shanxi) are overall above the average line, and the southern provinces (Jiangsu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Guangxi) are below the average line. In the north, we know that there are two major dietary characteristics: one is a high consumption of wheat products, and the other is a love for barbecued food, which are not good habits. The coastal provinces perform well, so eating more fish should be beneficial.

Looking at global data, Europe performs very well overall: its incidence rate is much lower relative to its economic level. For example, if we look at Ireland in the bottom right corner, its incidence rate is only 3%, lower than that of most provinces in China.

The dietary characteristics of Ireland can be referenced:

The staple foods in Ireland are potatoes and bread. The main meats are pork, lamb, and beef. Ireland has a developed fishing industry, so fish is often a main ingredient, especially salmon and cod. Shellfish also frequently appear on the table. In terms of vegetables, hardy vegetables like cabbage and onions are quite popular. Ireland ranks first among EU countries in daily fruit and vegetable consumption.

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