Rapid urbanization is driving a systemic rise in diabetes in India through unhealthy diets that are high in calories and glycemic load.

CURRENT STATE

In 2024, diabetes prevalence in India reached approximately 10.5% among adults, with incidence rising from 162.74 to 264.53 per 100,000 people between 1990 and 2021. The disease affects younger age groups and rural populations, with 43% of cases undiagnosed and 62% untreated.

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