The number of people with diabetes has quadrupled globally since 1990.
India has the highest number of people with diabetes worldwide.
A significant number of Indians with diabetes remain undiagnosed and untreated.
Factors Contributing to Diabetes:
Unhealthy Lifestyle: Consumption of unhealthy food and sedentary lifestyle are major risk factors.
Tobacco Use: Smoking increases the risk of developing diabetes by 30-40%.
Gestational Diabetes: Poorly managed gestational diabetes can lead to future diabetes in both mother and child.
Addressing the Diabetes Crisis:
India needs to significantly improve diabetes diagnosis rates to meet WHO targets.
Once diagnosed, individuals with diabetes should receive appropriate treatment to manage blood sugar levels.
Promoting healthy lifestyles, tobacco control, and early detection of gestational diabetes are crucial.
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