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85% people never get their blood sugar levels checked: Survey

Some commentators believe that India has more diabetics than China and a recent survey backs up that fact. Conducted by the HEAL foundation across 900 households (Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore), the sur

By: Editorial Team   | | Updated: November 2, 2012 9:19 am
Tags: Diabetes in India  
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Some commentators believe that India has more diabetics than China and a recent survey backs up that fact. Conducted by the HEAL foundation across 900 households (Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore), the survey found some starkling facts. Also Read - ‘Vaccinate them first’: Researchers urge to prioritise vaccination for diabetics, Here's why

Also Read - An egg a day can trigger diabetes too, warn researchers



  • Nearly 85% people never got their blood sugar levels checked.
  • 48% people didn t know what diabetes was or how it was caused.
  • Only 28% knew that diabetes can be controlled with medication

According to Dr Manoj Chadha, an endocrinologist at PD Hinduja, most Indians have a notion that they re experts in nutrition and medication. The survey found 90% do not consult a dietician despite having a diabetic family history. A person whose one parent is diabetic has 60% chances of getting the disease; if one parent suffers from diabetes along with the other parent coming from a diabetic family, the chances are 60% and if both parents suffer from diabetes, the chances are as high as 90%. he said. Also Read - Indian women at high death risk from diabetes

The survey also found that 55% people didn t take part in any physical activity whatsoever. When one has a history of diabetes in the family, it becomes doubly important to take care of one’s health. Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can always be prevented by keeping cholesterol at bay, said Dr Preetaish Kaul, principal consultant, HEAL Foundation.

Also read:

  1. One in three Indians overweight: Study
  2. What are the symptoms of diabetes?
  3. Why diabetes is more dangerous than you think?
  4. Why monitoring your blood glucose levels is important

Published : November 2, 2012 8:19 am | Updated:November 2, 2012 9:19 am
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