LUCKNOW, Nov. 14 -- Around 18% of Uttar Pradesh's population is pre-diabetic, with nearly four people at the pre-diabetic stage for every diagnosed diabetes patient, said Dr Ajay Tiwari, secretary of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), on Friday. On the eve of World Diabetes Day, the UP chapter of RSSDI illuminated the Rumi Darwaza in blue to raise awareness about diabetes prevention and management, stated a press release shared with the media. Dr Tiwari said early detection, dietary changes, regular exercise and weight management could help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Citing diabetes prevention programmes, he said even a 5% reduction in body weight could lower the risk of developing the disease by up to 58%, it stated. Dr Manoj Srivastava said 11.4% of India's population had diabetes, while 15.3% was pre-diabetic. He added that one in every six people with diabetes worldwide lived in India, it stated further. Former KGMU physiology department head, Dr Narsingh Verma stressed the importance of timely screening, treatment, a healthy weight and dietary discipline. Dr Tiwari also highlighted the need to keep doctors and the public updated on evolving diabetes treatments. Councillor Anurag and Dr Anuj Maheshwari were among those present....