“INDIA’S HEALTH CRISIS: DIABETES, OBESITY, AND SOLUTIONS”
Why in the news?
- India’s Economic Survey highlights rising Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and mental health issues, emphasising the need for healthier lifestyles.
- Incidence of Type 2 diabetes increased from 2% to 20% over 50 years.
- 56% of the total disease burden is attributed to unhealthy diets.
source:medium
About Diabetes:
- Diabetes Definition: Chronic disease where the pancreas fails to produce insulin or the body cannot use it effectively.
- Insulin Role: Regulates blood glucose levels.
- Consequences: Leads to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose).
- Long-Term Risks: Causes damage to organs, blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and amputation.
- Glucose:
- Main sugar in blood, primary energy source for cells.
- Derived from food or produced by the body.
- Transported via bloodstream; regulated by hormones like insulin.
About Types of Diabetes:
Type 1 Diabetes:
Type 2 Diabetes:
Gestational Diabetes (GDM):
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