Data from Indus Health Plus show that Males are at a higher risk of developing diabetes than female
The incidence of DM within the population that had undergone the check-ups was 31% in female and 32% in male
Pune (Voice News Service): This Year World Diabetes Day theme is ‘access to diabetes education’, with the sole purpose of adding access to diabetes education and helping improve the lives of people with diabetes. To highlight the rising incidences of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Indus Health Plus – a pioneer in preventive healthcare has observed trends related to blood sugar level based on the healthcare check-ups conducted. The study examined health check-ups from Oct 2021 – September 2022, indicating that 23% of the people are diabetic and 32% of the people tested were in the borderline or the prediabetic range which meant that their levels were between 100 to 125 mg/dl.
Regarding the health check-up data, Mr. Amol Naikawadi, JMD & Preventive Healthcare Specialist, Indus Health Plus said “India is considered as diabetic capital of the world and to address the same, Indus health Plus has always been into several awareness campaigns to educate people about the importance of early screening and timely treatment of the disease. People who are already diabetic can reverse the disease if corrective measures like healthy lifestyle, diet control and lifestyle changes are implemented. People with obesity, strong family history, having a sedentary lifestyle, with a history of raised sugars in pregnancy etc. are at a higher risk of developing this condition and they should be counselled about the importance of regular monitoring of blood sugar levels as well the necessary precautions to be taken to prevent its onset due to lifestyle triggers. Besides this, genetic testing also plays a key role in identifying high risk people in the population.
Based on the study, the following key findings were found
Sample Size: 9000
- Out of all the check-ups conducted, 25% males and 20% females are diabetic and 32% males and 31% females are tested were in the borderline.
- It is mainly caused by stress, obesity, sugar intake, alcoholic drinks, junk food consumption, and not exercising enough
- A higher prevalence of the disease is observed in males compared to females
Plasma Glucose (Fasting)
| Status | Female | Male | Grand Total |
| Normal | 49% | 43% | 46% |
| Borderline | 31% | 32% | 32% |
| Abnormal | 20% | 25% | 23% |
| Grand Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
HBA1c
| Status | Female | Male | Grand Total |
| Normal | 50% | 49% | 50% |
| Borderline | 27% | 26% | 26% |
| Abnormal | 23% | 25% | 24% |
| Grand Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
According to the Indus Plus Data, the test results of Hba1c done by Indus Health plus for the same data period showed 26% to be borderline or Prediabetic and 24% to be in the Diabetic range.
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Indus Health Plus Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001: 2015 organization that is determined to live up to its motto of making quality healthcare ‘Available, Accessible, and Affordable’ for everyone. Indus has set up strategic partnerships with well-equipped and state-of-the-art hospitals and diagnostic labs, in over 78 Indian cities across more than 122centres.
The early detection of diseases through a screening test not only saves lives, but also protects the person and his family from suffering physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Regular monitoring and follow-ups are highly recommended.
