Journal of Nutraceuticals and Health

ABSTRACT

Development and urbanization a major factors in the rise of diabetes in India, one of the most populated countries in the world. It is imperative to understand the effects of this disorder and the problems that can develop with poor treatment and late diagnosis. This editorial discusses the status of diabetes in India, its associated comorbidities, and the need of the hour, including effective healthcare strategies to address this looming problem.India is now well thought out as the diabetic capital of the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 77 million people live with diabetes in India, and this figure is expected to exceed 134 million by the year 2045. In India, it is also predicted that almost 57% of adults with diabetes and its related complications are undiagnosed. [1]. These frightening data reflect a rapidly growing epidemic, a health crisis, in a country facing issues of access, affordability, and public understanding of the health care system. One of the most important causes behind the upsurge in diabetes cases in India is the sedentary lifestyle and sedentary eating habits of the individuals in the country. Diet habits of the people have been changed, viz, from healthy food to processed food and dependence on sugary and energy-dense foods due to the migration from rural to urban areas. Moreover, stress, lack of exercise, and smoking have made the population more prone to conditions in type I and type II diabetes.

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