The Burden of Diabetes in India: Challenges and Solutions
Diabetes has emerged as a major healthcare problem in India. According to the Diabetes Atlas published by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there are an estimated 77 million persons with diabetes in India in 2021 and this number is predicted to rise. Genetic predisposition combined with lifestyle changes, associated with urbanization and globalization, contribute to this rapid rise of diabetes in India. This means that the productivity of the youth of our country could be seriously affected. Due to these sheer numbers, the economic burden due to diabetes in India is among the highest in the world. So, in this 4D session, let us get some expert opinions on the burdens of diabetes care in India and look at the various solutions to fix it.
Panelists
Dr.Prashanth Arun
MD - General Medicine MV Hospital For Diabetes Consultant Physician & Diabetologist
Dr.Sharvil Gadve
Director and Chief Endocrinologist, Excel Endocrine Centre, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
The Burden of Diabetes in India: Challenges and Solutions
Diabetes has emerged as a major healthcare problem in India. According to the Diabetes Atlas published by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there are an estimated 77 million persons with diabetes in India in 2021 and this number is predicted to rise. Genetic predisposition combined with lifestyle changes, associated with urbanization and globalization, contribute to this rapid rise of diabetes in India. This means that the productivity of the youth of our country could be seriously affected. Due to these sheer numbers, the economic burden due to diabetes in India is among the highest in the world. So, in this 4D session, let us get some expert opinions on the burdens of diabetes care in India and look at the various solutions to fix it.
Panelists
Dr.Prashanth Arun
MD - General Medicine MV Hospital For Diabetes Consultant Physician & Diabetologist
Dr.Sharvil Gadve
Director and Chief Endocrinologist, Excel Endocrine Centre, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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