Living Mindfully, Healing Naturally

As India faces a mounting diabetes crisis, the call for mindful living, balanced habits and preventive health systems grows louder — merging ancient wisdom with modern medicine

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From stress to stillness, from excess to balance — the journey beyond diabetes begins within

These timeless words capture the very essence of health, which is balance, moderation and awareness.

As the world marks World Diabetes Day on November 14, this ancient wisdom resonates with renewed urgency. Diabetes, after all, is a disease that thrives on imbalance in our diets and daily lifestyles. Its prevention, therefore, lies not merely in medicine but in mindful living.

For millions, diabetes is more than a condition; it is a daily struggle that shapes how one eats, moves, and lives. What began as a quiet concern has now grown into one of the most formidable global health crises of the 21st century. ‘The International Diabetes Federation (IDE) estimates that nearly 588 million people worldwide were living with diabetes in 2024, a number projected to surge to 852 million by 2050. Behind these figures lies a profound human story of individuals, families, and societies burdened by a disease that is, in large part, preventable.

India stands at the epicentre of this challenge. With nearly 89.8 million adults living with diabetes in 2024, a figure expected to reach 156.7 million by 2050. Moreover, we have the world’s second-largest diabetic population after China. One in every seven adults with diabetes globally is an Indian. This statistic is not just a number; it is a call for introspection, a reminder that the epidemic is not only medical but also deeply social, economic, and behavioural in nature.