Facts | Complications | Preparations

DIABETES

India, already home to the second largest diabetic population in the world, is heading towards a diabetic explosion. By 2030, 1 in 5 diabetics in the world will be from India. Diabetes can be lethal if adequate precautions aren't taken. Financial implications are significant with treatment costs being ongoing through-out one's life.

Treatment

Diabetes among Urban & RuralIndians (in Millions)

54.8 %

45.2 %

Rural India Urban India

Diabetes among Men & Women inIndia (in Millions)

53.2 %

46.8 %

Men Women

34 M28 M 33 M29 M

Dia

betics

(in

Millio

ns)

Diabetics in India & China

90

61.3

129.7 101.2

2015 2030

China India0

50

100

15062 Million Diabetics

77.2 Million Pre-Diabetics

Leads to Many Complications - Including Affecting Vital Organs

Heart Disease & Stroke Cataract Amputation

Nervous System High Blood Pressure Kidney Failure

60% of non-traumatic lower limb amputation

Leading cause of Kidney Failure

Can lead to hypertension60% Diabetics have mild to severe forms of nervous

problems

Leading cause of Blindness

2 - 4 times higher risk of Heart disease & Stroke

58%Only oral

medication

12% 14% 16%Only Insulin Insulin and Oral

medicationNo Medication

Source:

International Diabetes FederationDiabetes Atlashttp://www.apiindia.org/medicine_update_2013/chap40.pdf

Stop Diabetes

!

Given the lifelong costs associated with diabetes, many people are unable to cope with the economic costs and disease burden

A study has shown that the annual median expenditure incurred by patients on diabetes care is Rs 10,000 in urban and Rs 6,300 in rural areas

A regimen filled with healthy diet and exercise coupled with a comprehensive health plan will help deal with diabetes effectively