Indians need to be concerned about diabetes because of the scary statistics: there are 62 million diabetics in India which accounts for 15 per cent of the population. 1 in 12 Indians is diabetic. But what s even more concerning is that we believe in a number of myths with regards to diabetes and pre-diabetes diet. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar whose clients include Kareena Kapoor Khan Alia Bhatt Varun Dhawan and other Bollywood celebs helps bust a few myths: MYTH: Weight loss will automatically help you reverse diabetes FACT: We are all leading a sedentary lifestyle with so much stress