Experts call for early diagnosis of diabetes

Ina strong call for early diagnosis and accurate treatment, Dr. Yashdeep Gupta, Additional Professor at AIIMS New Delhi, underlined the urgent need to classify diabetes correctly as India faces an unprecedented rise in metabolic disorders. Speaking on World Diabetes Day, Dr. Gupta explained that diabetes is not a single disease but a spectrum of conditions and understanding the type at the earliest stage is crucial for preventing long-term complications.

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According to him, diabetes broadly includes Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, and several specific forms such as genetically linked monogenic diabetes or drug-induced cases. While Type 1 requires lifelong insulin, Type 2 the most widesp