India, Nov. 14 -- Diabetes has been a growing concern for the Indian population day by day as the country ranks second place with diabetic patients in the world.

According to International diabetes data, India has 8.9 crore diabetic patients in 2024, and it is estimated to have crossed 10 crore diabetic population at present in the country. Worldwide the number of diabetic patients may have crossed 60 crore as of present.

There may be significant development in treatment of diabetes, but it is prevailing overall in the country.

Marking World Diabetes Day 2026, observed on November 14 under the theme "Early Action on Diabetes", doctors have urged people with diabetes to undergo regular health check-ups. The theme emphasises early diagno...