50% of people don't know they're diabetic, say experts

Diabetes continues to rise at an alarming rate in India, with millions of people living with the condition. What's more concerning is that almost 50% of them remain undiagnosed.

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Many individuals discover their condition only after developing serious complications like heart disease, kidney damage, or vision problems. Timely screening, diagnosis, and healthy lifestyle habits are the key to preventing long-term complications and improving quality of life.

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels. It happens either because the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin (Type 1) or the body becomes resistant to insulin (Type 2). Over time, uncontrolled diabetes can affect major organs and cause heart attacks, nerve damage, kidney failure, blindness, and even amputations. Stull, many people who have diabetes don't seek timely help.