How common is type 2 diabetes?

Question

My father and uncle both have type 2 diabetes, and I'm a bit worried about my own health now. I've heard it's very prevalent in India these days. Can someone tell me how common type 2 diabetes really is?

Meera Sen · Accepted Answer

It is incredibly common now, literally every second household seems to have someone dealing with it. I go to a reputed hospital in Kolkata for my yearly checkups, and the doctors there say the numbers are rising fast. Definitely consult a good specialist to get your HbA1c levels checked.

Harbhajan Singh · Answer

Beta, in my generation, we barely heard of it, but now almost everyone my age has it. I have been managing it for 15 years with simple daily walks and cutting down on sugar. Don't worry at all, just keep a check on your routine and you will live a long healthy life.

Nisha Patil · Answer

It is very widespread, but you shouldn't assume anything without proper medical reports. Even mild symptoms like feeling extra thirsty or tired should not be ignored. Please get your fasting blood sugar tested at a proper lab immediately.

Priya Nair · Answer

It is very common, but knowing that didn't make my diagnosis any easier. I felt so guilty and depressed when I first found out, thinking I ruined my own health. If you are going through this, please don't be hard on yourself, it is manageable.

Gaurav Sharma · Answer

Arre bahut hi common hai yaar, har ghar ki kahani ban chuka hai aajkal. Lifestyle hi aisi ho gayi hai na hum sabki. Haan, agar control me rakho toh tension nahi hoti, but diet pe dhayan dena padta hai boss.

Siddharth Roy · Answer

True, it is extremely common these days. Reducing white rice and processed food really helps manage the sugar levels.

How common is type 2 diabetes?

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Consult a endocrinologist

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