World Diabetes Day 2026 Highlights Rising Diabetes Burden In Madhya Pradesh, Doctors Share 4 Essential Tips For Better Health
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): About 20% of the state’s total adult population is diabetic. Madhya Pradesh has a population of about 8-9 crore and 50% of it is above 18 years (adult population). So, around 80,000 people are diabetic, according to diabetologists. World Diabetes Day will be observed on Saturday. This year's theme is, Early Action on Diabetes. Diabetologists have suggested four easy steps…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Approximately 20% of the adult population in the state is diabetic, with around 80,000 people affected, according to medical professionals. This figure is nearly as high as Kerala's, which has the highest diabetes prevalence. World Diabetes Day, observed on Saturday, has the theme of "Early Action on Diabetes."
Medical experts have recommended four simple steps for patients: living without stress, engaging in regular exercise, adhering to prescribed medication, and maintaining a balanced diet. Dr Mahesh Maheshwari, a pediatric diabetologist at AIIMS, mentioned that the central government will start distributing insulin for children with Type 1 diabetes via the National Health Mission, as Type 1 diabetes has been included in the RBSK programme.
However, diabetologist Dr Sushil Jindal expressed disappointment over the inability to secure disability status for Type 1 diabetes patients under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Stress management and eight hours of sleep are also crucial for diabetes patients, according to Dr Sachin Chitawar.
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