Key result
Community screening in India reveals ~6% undiagnosed diabetes and widespread suboptimal control.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes, suboptimally controlled diabetes, and associated risk factors through community screening in India.
What is the prevalence of undiagnosed and suboptimally controlled diabetes among adults aged ≥40 years in India?
Population
42,146 people aged ≥40 years in urban and rural areas across 10 states and one union territory in India
Design
Multi-centre cross-sectional study
Authors
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Undiagnosed diabetes remains common in India; leaves open optimal community screening and management strategies.
Cross-Sectional (n=42,146)
Yes
What is the prevalence of undiagnosed and suboptimally controlled diabetes among adults aged ≥40 years in India?
There is a high prevalence of undiagnosed and suboptimally controlled diabetes in India, highlighting an urgent need for improved screening and management strategies.
Rajalakshmi et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes (n=42,146). Community screening was evaluated on Age-standardised prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes (95% CI 5.7-6.2). Community screening of 42,146 adults in India revealed an age-standardised prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes of 6.0% (95% CI 5.7-6.2), with 75% of known diabetics having suboptimal control.
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