Diabetes in india: There are many diseases in our country that quietly take home in the body and gradually eliminate our health from inside. Diabetes is also one of them, which people often do not take seriously until it turns into a big problem. Recently a new study published in the Lancet has revealed a shocking revelation. About 4 out of every 10 diabetes patients in India do not know that they have this disease.
The study took place on 45 years and above people between 2017 and 2019, it was found that 20 percent of the people of this age group are suffering from diabetes. Its percentage in both men and women is almost the same. The study also revealed that the number of diabetes patients in urban areas is almost double compared to rural areas. The reason for this is believed to be a difference in lifestyle, eating habits and physical activities.
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Diabetes in India
In India, the number of diabetes patients in the world of 20 to 79 years of age is second in the world. About 3% of the total deaths in India in 2019 were due to diabetes. Along with this, the number of patients with high blood pressure is also increasing rapidly. If both diseases are not recognized and controlled on time, then it can cause many serious problems like heart, kidney and eyes.
Lack of treatment in villages
The study also found that the facilities for treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure in rural areas of India are very weak. A survey conducted by ICMR and WHO in 19 districts of seven states revealed that, only 40% sub-selectors are ready to treat these diseases.
- Diabetes drug metformin was not available in one-third centers
- About half centers (45%) had a lack of high blood pressure medicine
- Prevention and timely identification
Both diabetes and high blood pressure are diseases that can be controlled by taking timely examination and correct medicine. Early investigation, balanced diet, regular exercise and timely taking medicines can prevent serious damage from them.
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