On World Diabetes Day, Madhya Pradesh diabetologists highlighted the state. Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): About 20% of the state’s total adult population is diabetic. Madhya Pradesh has a population of about 8-9 crore and 50% of it is above 18 years (adult population). So, around 80,000 people are diabetic, according to diabetologists.World Diabetes Day will be observed on Saturday. This year's theme is, Early Action on Diabetes.