Diabetes Poses Risk Of Multi-Organ Complications

Medical experts in Indore cautioned that diabetes is no longer just a condition of elevated blood sugar levels, but a multi-organ disease affecting several vital organs.

India is rapidly becoming a major hub for diabetes, with nearly 30% of the population either living with the condition or in the pre-diabetic stage. Increased body fat is a primary driver of the epidemic, triggering insulin resistance and reducing the hormone's effectiveness in the body.

Diabetes can severely impact the heart, lungs, eyes, and blood vessels, with nearly 40% of diabetic patients at risk of developing serious kidney-related complications. Experts noted that nearly nine out of 10 patients are unaware of the gravity of the disease and the long-term complications it can cause.

A workshop featuring prominent medical specialists, including Dr Atul Shende, Dr Sandeep Julka, Dr Alkesh Jain, and Dr Rajesh Bharani, concluded with a unified call to step up public awareness initiatives regarding early detection, lifestyle modifications, and long-term disease management.