In recent years, diabetes has become a major global health concern, and India is one of the countries most affected by the growing number of cases. In this review, we explore the diabetes scenario in the Indian community in comparison with global patterns. The extensive literature on diabetes suggests that poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, and genetic predisposition have been risk factors for diabetes. We further discuss disease management and treatment strategies related to diabetes in India, highlighting the challenges in healthcare accessibility and affordability. In addition, particularly in Indian scenarios, the role of traditional medicine as an alternative medicine is also discussed. This overall highlights possible interventions, including the National Diabetes Control Program, telehealth advancements, and community-based awareness campaigns. Therefore, we aim to discuss potential scenarios like rapid urbanization, changing dietary patterns, and socio-economic disparities in the diabetes epidemic in the country, and practical solutions for overall diabetes outcomes.
Rana et al. (Fri,) studied this question.