The importance of managing diabetes effectively

Despite advancements in diabetes management, nearly 76.6 per cent of people living with diabetes in India still report uncontrolled blood sugar levels

A total of approximately 77 million people in India are diagnosed with diabetes, making the country home to the second-largest population with diabetes in the world. The widespread and rising trend of diabetes is a growing public health threat. This can be attributed to several factors, including lifestyle changes due to the rapid rise of urbanisation, which can lead to decreasing physical activity, shifting dietary habits, and the rise of environments that contribute to obesity. To manage diabetes effectively, good control of blood glucose is imperative. This can be achieved by combining healthy lifestyle behaviours and anti-diabetic treatment. However, despite the advancements in diabetes management, nearly 76.6 per cent of people living with diabetes in India still report uncontrolled blood sugar levels.