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| Diabetes onset seen as early as 25 years of age in India | | | A few simple measures to prevent diabetes
Ask you if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes
Maintain a Healthy Body Weight
Take up a physical activity Exercise regularly Go for a brisk walk
Eat Healthy diet increase and fruits
Reduce sugar and intake of saturated fats
Avoid smoking
After being declared as the 'Diabetes capital of the world,' India now becomes the nation where the onset of diabetes is seen as early as 25years of age. This is the latest finding from a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), which also established that an estimated total of 62.4 million people in India suffer, from diabetes. Further, as per this study, it is estimated that an additional 77.2 million Indians are at an increased risk of developing diabetes (prediabetes) during their lifetime.
Woith a view to raise awareness about disbetes especially for the youth in their twenties, city doctors came forward to address a press conference conducted by cipla on the occasion of world Diabetes Day. Dr. Abhinav Gupta, MD Medicine ASCOMS, Jammu highlighted, "While the prevalence of diabetes shoots up from about the age of 35 years, it is concerning that India is now seeing a signiuficant proportion of Type 2 diabetes cases occurring as early as 25 years of age. The risk factors known for diabetes are age, family history, obsety, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating habits. As per the ICMR- INDIAB study, urbanization and higher income status also have a role to play.'
Elaborating the implications of diabetes, Dr. Abhinav Gupta asserted, "Being a chronic disease, diabetes could affect the heart , blood vessels, eye, kidney and nerves in the subsequent years, if left uncontrolled or untreated. It is therefore imperative for a diabetic to adhere to prescribed medications and maintain his normal body weight by taking up regular physical activity and healthy diet. Prevention and management of diabetes is extremely essential not only for the diabetics, but also for those at risk. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is an important component of diabetes management."
Let us join the hands to convey the message to fellow Indians to "Understand Diabetes Take Control"
About the ICMR-INDIAB study:
Methodology:
The first phase of the ICMR-India DIABetes was carried out in four locations viz. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and Chandigarh. A total of 16,607 individuals (5,112 urban and 11,495 rural) were selected for this study of which 13,055 provided their blood samples. The prevalence rates of diabetes and prediabetes were assessed by measurement of fasting and 2 h post glcouse load capillary blood glucose.
State- wise prevalence data:
The overall prevalence data of diabetes and prediabetes along with the estimated population of these groups are provided in the table below.
Chandigarh was found to have the hiughest prevalace (13.6%). This was expected as Chandigarh is the joint capital of two prosperous states, Punjab and Haryana. Also, prevalence was higher in urban compared to rural areas.
About Cipla:
Cipla laid the foundation for the India pharmaceutical industry back in 1935 with the vision to make India self-reliant in healthcare. Over the years, Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected names not just in India but worldwide. Its state-of-the-art R&D centre has given the country and the world many firsts. This includes the revolutionary AIDS cocktail for less than a dollar a day. With over 34 manufacturing units across the country, cipla manufactures over 2000products in 65 therapies. With a turnover of over US $ 1.6 billion, cipla serves doctors and patients in over 180 countries. It has earned a name for maintaining one global standard across all its products and services. Cipla countries to support, improve and save millionms of lives with its high-quality drugs and innovative devices. |
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