Survey on World Diabetes Day

15 Nov 2024

Diabetes is slowly having a strong grip over the world population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes affects 422 million worldwide annually. “About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year....

The Silent Threat: How to Know If You’re at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes This World Diabetes Day

14 Nov 2024

Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern, but understanding your risk can help you take action early. Using a risk assessment tool is the first step in determining your likelihood of developing the condition. The tool categorizes your risk into four levels: Very High, High, Medium, and Low. What Do...

How Diabetes Can Damage Your Eyes: Precautions to Protect Your Vision

14 Nov 2024

Diabetic eye disease encompasses a range of conditions, with diabetic retinopathy being the most common. High blood sugar levels damage the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, which can lead to vision impairment or even blindness if left untreated. Other eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma are also more...

World Diabetes Day: This Is the World’s Capital of Untreated Diabetics

14 Nov 2024

India, often referred to as the "diabetes capital of the world," has once again topped global charts in diabetes prevalence. According to a recent study published in The Lancet by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), India registered the highest number of...

800 Million Worldwide Have Diabetes; 1 in 4 in India, Study Finds

14 Nov 2024

A significant new study reveals that the global number of people living with diabetes has more than doubled over the past three decades, reaching over 800 million. Published in The Lancet, this international analysis details a sharp rise in diabetes rates, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where diabetes...