India Ranks Second Globally in Diabetes Cases in 2024, Study Shows

In 2024, India ranks second globally with 90 million adults living with diabetes, following China’s 148 million, according to a Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology study. The report highlights rising diabetes prevalence, especially in low- and middle-income countries, projecting 853 million affected worldwide by 2050. Symptoms of pre-diabetes can overlap with conditions like PCOD, complicating early detection. Experts recommend dietary and lifestyle changes, such as reducing sugar intake and increasing fiber, to lower type 2 diabetes risk.