Prediabetes and diabetes in India: An HbA1c based epidemiology study
Authors' conclusion
The reported prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes higher than previous studies highlights the importance of regular screening. The use of HbA1c for estimation as a long-term average blood sugar marker helps to identify previously undiagnosed diabetes. The correlation of prevalence with food production underscores the importance of diet in disease management.
Study context
- Population
- Adults across Indian states with HbA1c tested, laboratory data collected during 2023laboratory HbA1c samples
- Outcome
- Prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes by HbA1c
- Follow-up
- 2023
Methodological detailsHbA1c-based, laboratory data, multi-state
- HbA1c-based
- Laboratory data
- Multi-state
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Prediabetes prevalence
22.25%
Diabetes prevalence
27.18%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Prevalence by gender
- Increase in prevalence of diabetes among males compared to females
Prevalence by age
- Significant burden of prediabetes and diabetes in economically productive age groups
Correlation with state-specific grain consumption
- Correlations between disease prevalence and state-specific grain consumption observed, suggesting dietary influences
Original publication
Prediabetes and diabetes in India: An HbA1c based epidemiology study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 15 October 2024. doi:10.
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