India, July 17 -- Diabetes is often called a "silent disease" because it can develop gradually without obvious symptoms, quietly affecting vital organs over time. Many people don't realise they have the condition until complications involving the heart, kidneys, eyes or nerves have already developed.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Dheeraj Kapoor, chief, endocrinology, Artemis Hospitals, explained why early screening is crucial, the warning signs people often ignore and how lifestyle changes during the prediabetes stage can help prevent the disease. (Also read: Taking calcium supplements? Urologist Dr Pradeep Prakash explains whether they really cause kidney stones )

"Diabetes is called a silent disease for a reason. Many illnesse...