It's 14 November! Yes, all minds must be diverted towards Children's day but it is also relevant day for those who are fighting Diabetes or want to avoid it. Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.conducted pan-India survey which indicates that there is a high incidence of diabetes in males and females within the age group from 40 - 50 yrs. With a total of 28, 79, 175 people screened, the survey spans 5 major cities namely Mumbai, Pune, Noida, Chennai & Bangalore. It has been observed that binging on high calorie sweets and snacks coupled with a sedentary lifestyle have made Indians more vulnerable to diabetes.

The statistics highlights the fact that women in Mumbai are equally prone to diabetes as compared to men in Mumbai. In Noida, Pune, Bangalore & Chennai it has been observed that diabetes is predominant in males over females in the same age group i.e., ratio is 60 : 40 where the former is for males and latter for females. The inferences indicate that a similar pattern of abnormality in sugar levels has been noticed in west, south and north India.

Commenting on the survey, Dr. Mrs. Jatinder Bhatia, Chief of Lab Services, Projects – North India, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd said, “Younger age groups too are falling easy prey to diabetes. This unhealthy trend is a direct result of a combination of over-eating, junk food and sedentary lifestyle. She further added that it is imperative for diabetic patients to get basic testing such as HbA1C Glycated Haemoglobin, Fasting Blood Glucose and Postprandial Blood Glucose & Micro Albumin Uria at regular intervals i.e. every 3 months.”