A new study published in Lancet estimates that 101 million people in India – 11.4% of the country’s population – are living with diabetes.
A survey commissioned by the health ministry also found that 136 million people – or 15.3% of the people – could be living with pre-diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the condition.
People have high blood sugars because they are unable to make enough insulin, a hormone, or respond to it properly.
