India, Nov. 14 -- A recent survey by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that 3.86 crore adults in India are living with undiagnosed diabetes - a staggering 43% of the country's estimated 8.98 crore adults.

"Most people wait for overt discomfort before consulting a doctor, and because early high glucose triggers minimal symptoms, it flies under the radar," says Dr Sandeep Kharb, senior consultant, endocrinology, Asian Hospital, Faridabad.

He adds that a person can live with diabetes for four to seven years without noticing anything amiss. An absence of symptoms, therefore, should not be mistaken for the absence of risk.

Dr Sudeep P Manohar, consultant endocrinologist and diabetes specialist, Apollo Hospitals, Jayanaga...