Baraneedharan K (left), Senior consulting diabetologist at the Kavery Hospital, Alwarpet and Dr. Aravindan Sailvaraj, co -founder and executive director of Kaverny Group of Hospitals, duration of the launch of diabetes in the report.
A large-scale community health study conducted by the Kauvery Hospital has revealed a critical increase in non-diagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes in Chennai, with more than 72 percent of seemingly healthy people who show signs of abnormal blood abnormalities.
Performed more than 100 days in 100 locations, the ‘Diabetes On Wheels’ initiative highlights the main gaps in public consciousness and demands changes in urgent lifestyle and a routine detection to combat the growing threat of diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
“Until recently, we focus on communicable diseases. But now, noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity are emerging as the greatest threats to public health,” said Dr. Baraneedharan K, Diabetologist Consultant Alsior.
The specific results of Chennai are particularly worrying that indicate that 2 out of 10 seemingly healthy individuals could already be diabetic, and 12 out of 10 (including pre-diabetics) are at high risk, added Dr. Baranharan.
The study found that many individuals did not know their abnormal levels of blood sugar until they were tested, which underlines the importance of regular health controls, especially among men. Normally, it was discovered that 21 percent or participants without previous history or type 2 diabetes have abnormal levels of blood sugar without knowing it.
Obesity and risk
The study also revealed that 55.1 percent of women with a history of gestational diabetes then developed type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need for a subsequent monitoring of pregnancy. Obesity arose as a significant risk factor, with 67 percent of newly identified diabetics that are obese, strongly linking excess weight with insulin resistance.
Among individuals at risk, 86.5 percent of daily calorie intake came from carbohydrates-to exceed 180-240 grams recommended per day. In contrast, diagnosed diabetics showed a marked reduction in carbohydrate intake, suggestion awareness leads to healthier dietary choices.
Baraneedharan emphasized that the diabetes crisis is not only a medical but also cultural problem, driven by sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. “We need to move from habits aware of health flavor.
The study emphasizes the importance of early intervention, beginning idically at school and university levels.
The mobile survey, called “wheel diabetes”, was headed by a team of doctors, diabetic educators, dietitians and health workers. The SCREENGEED CAMPAIGN 3,971 participants, 51 percent of whom were women. The project adhered to ethical standards, including the consent of the patients and the supervision of an approved ethics committee, he said.
Posted on April 16, 2025