Listen to Story India is facing a growing burden of diabetes, with incidence in younger people increasing exponentially in the past few years. A new Lancet study revealed that one-fourth of diabetics in the world are from India, and over 62% of them aren't receiving any treatment. While experts believe the cause of this might be low awareness and acceptance, a new study has found that most people fear developing complications as a result of the condition .
The research by the International Diabetes Federation, an umbrella organisation of over 240 national diabetes associations, revealed that 86% of diabetics in India have experienced anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. Dr. Banshi Saboo, Diabetologist and Chairman of Diabetes Care & Hormone Clinic in Ahmedabad, who was involved in the study, said these figures suggest that the mental well-being of over 59 million people in India could be impacted by the daily burden of managing their condition.
Diabetes is a chronic condition where blood sugar levels are elevated. Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune , requiring lifelong insulin (a hormone secreted by the pancreas) as the body cannot produce it. Type 2 diabetes develops from insulin resistance, often linked to lifestyle, and is managed with diet, exercise, and medication.
Both types demand monitoring, lifestyle adjustments, and stress management to prevent complications. The Mental Stress of a Diabetic Given that diabetes treatment requires a person to check their.
