The Growing Challenge of Diabetes in India
India is currently facing a public health crisis often referred to as the "diabetes capital of the world." The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has surged across both urban and rural populations, driven by rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, and significant changes in dietary habits. The discussion in India is uniquely complex due to the "Asian Indian Phenotype," where individuals tend to develop diabetes at a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) and a younger age compared to Western populations.
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