Health Survey: Wow, 57 Percent People Are Living Without Knowing That They Have The Disease, Over 77 Million In India Are Living With Diabetes: In modern times, the problem of diabetes is getting worse. Everyone from young to old people is affected by diabetes. Experts say unhealthy diet and lifestyle are the reason for this.
In modern times, the problem of diabetes is getting worse. Everyone from young to old people is affected by diabetes. Experts say unhealthy diet and lifestyle are the reason for this. In this process, shocking things have come to light about the increasing number of sugar victims. Dr. Brij Mohan Makkar, Senior Diabetologist & RSSDI President stated that one in six people suffering from diabetes in the world is an Indian. India’s diabetes population now accounts for a large portion of the world’s diabetes statistics, he said. It is believed to be one of the world’s greatest health emergencies of the 21st century. Diabetes is one of the top 10 leading causes of death worldwide. Not only that, it has been described as reaching epidemic proportions in many developing economies, particularly in India. The senior diabetologist shared several interesting facts in an article written for News 9. He said that more than 77 million people in India are living with diabetes.. 57% of them are undiagnosed.
Most people in the world are living with diabetes. India has the second-highest number of such diabetes sufferers. It has become the most dreaded word. This is a scary situation.. it will get worse in the coming years. This raises two very important questions.. First, the drugs needed to manage the rise in diabetes cases in India.. Do we have adequate access to technologies? Second, how can the government and private healthcare sector bridge the gap in diabetes care in India?
The most common problem India faces when dealing with any health-related problem is a lack of awareness about the subject. Most people suffering from diabetes are not aware of it. Those who are aware of the disease are not very interested in consulting doctors. According to statistics from several reports, more than 77 million adults in India are living with diabetes. 57% of these diabetes cases are undiagnosed. This creates a huge gap in addressing major issues related to diabetes and its care. While type 2 diabetes accounts for 95% of all diabetes cases, most Indians with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Some research suggests that type 1 diabetes is also increasing by 3 to 5% each year.
Available Medicines. Technology.
Treating diabetes is a big challenge in India because it requires an adequate health system and top-notch ground-level awareness. Socio-cultural differences, poor medical facilities for diabetes care, patient monitoring, non-adherence, etc. directly affect diabetes care in India. However, the urban-rural divide primarily affects diabetes care. Medicines and technology are available in India, but similar things are seen.
According to the IMCR-India DIAB study. The prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes was found to be higher in urban areas compared to rural areas. In urban areas, the prevalence of diabetes is 11.2% while in rural areas it is 5.2%. The data was collected from 15 states/UTs of the country from the largest nationally representative epidemiological survey conducted by IMCR (Indian Council of Medical Research).
A combination of public and private healthcare sectors is needed.
Diabetes management – treatment in India is a mammoth task for several reasons. A general lack of awareness is one of the main reasons that create barriers to the management of diabetes and its complications. The common people, especially in the remote areas, do not have enough awareness about the disease.. or they do not have access to healthcare facilities. Lack of healthcare personnel, drugs, and equipment also contribute to a delayed or fatal diagnosis. This further increases the burden of diabetes in India. Another key factor influencing diabetes care in India is effective management. This issue is coming up in implementing educational strategies. Therefore, it should be noted that the combination of healthcare professionals and policymakers is very important.
Doing so will increase awareness and treatment support for diabetes care even in remote areas of India. Public and private healthcare sectors need to work together in a coordinated manner to address the lack of diabetes care. This can be achieved by implementing appropriate prevention and management strategies.,
