According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over 537 million people worldwide were living with diabetes as of 2021. Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) accounts for 90–95% of all cases globally, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). The burden is especially rising in low- and middle-income regions. Africa alone had an estimated 24 million cases in 2021, a number which is projected to increase by 129% to 55 million by 2045.

Despite these numbers, most dietary advice remains generic, often limited to “eat healthy” or “avoid sugar”, with little consideration for current blood sugar levels. This gap between blood sugar monitoring and nutritional decision-making creates a significant obstacle for self-managing Type 2 Diabetes effectively.