New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Summary New Nature Medicine study finds 62% of Indian calories come from carbohydrates

Refined cereals, milled grains and sugar raise diabetes risk by up to 14%

21 states exceed national sugar intake guidelines

Protein intake remains suboptimal, with most coming from plant sources

Researchers say cutting carbs and boosting plant or dairy protein is key to lowering risk

India's rapidly shifting eating habits - characterised by high carbohydrate and sugar consumption - are fuelling a dramatic rise in diabetes and obesity, according to new evidence from the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study.

Carbohydrate intake among Indians is among the highest in the world, with 62 per cent of ...