India faces second-highest economic burden due to diabetes; doctor explains growing crisis

India faces the second-highest economic burden from diabetes globally, a new study reveals. With 11.4% of the population diabetic and 15.3% prediabetic, experts emphasize that borderline diabetes is reversible. Lifestyle changes, including weight loss and regular exercise, are crucial to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes. Early action offers a chance to alter the health trajectory.

India faces second-highest economic burden due to diabetes; doctor explains growing crisis
India faces the second-highest economic burden from diabetes globally, a new study reveals. With 11.4% of the population diabetic and 15.3% prediabetic, experts emphasize that borderline diabetes is reversible. Lifestyle changes, including weight loss and regular exercise, are crucial to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes. Early action offers a chance to alter the health trajectory.