Over 3,000 people in Gibraltar are diabetic with local rates significantly higher than in the UK

Health  /  Community | 13th May 2026, 20:54 | Published by GBC News

Over 3,000 people in Gibraltar are diabetic. 90% are type 2. This means the disease is manageable because the triggers are related to lifestyle. On the other hand, only 10% of diabetics are type 1.

Speaking on Gibraltar Today, mother and daughter duo, Courtney and Susan Edwards discussed both forms of diabetes, the differences, risks and side effects, and why rates are significantly higher than in the UK.