Diabetes: The scope of diabetes disease in India is increasing year by year. Despite being a non-infectious disease, the way this disease is increasing is a sign of danger. A recent report has increased the concern even more. ICMR has released a report. In which it has been told that in the last 4 years, diabetes patients in the country have increased by 44 percent. The figure of total patients has increased from 8 to more than 10 crores. In states like Kerala and Goa, more than 25 percent of the population is in the grip of diabetes.
Pre-diabetic patients are also increasing in many states. About 15 percent of India's population has gone into the stage of pre-diabetes. Those who can soon become diabetic patients. Even in a state like Uttar Pradesh, 18 percent of pre-diabetic patients have become, while the number of diabetes patients here is only 4 percent. Statistics are telling that this disease is spreading in many states of the country. Experts estimate that diabetes patients in the country can increase even more rapidly now.
Government is running many programs
The government is also running many programs for the prevention of diabetes. Government of India has also made mDiabetes app for diabetes patients. Information related to diabetes is made available to the people through the National Health Portal. Under the Non-Communicable Disease Control Program, the check-up for diabetes patients in government hospitals is also free.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India provides financial assistance for the prevention of diabetes as part of the National Health Mission.
Under Ayushman Bharat, free diabetes check-up is done for people above 30 years of age in all the health and wellness centers of the country. Under NHM, insulin and other diabetes medicines are given free of cost to diabetes patients. Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Yojana, diabetes medicines are also given at low cost. The National Diabetes Control Program was also launched in 1987. Under which funds are allocated to many states for the prevention of diabetes.
Committee can be formed soon
After the report of ICMR, a committee can be formed soon. Whose work will focus on the prevention of diabetes in the country. According to a health ministry official, the ICMR report will be taken into consideration for any future policy on diabetes. On the basis of this, some new programs can be started for the prevention of diabetes. At present, the government is spending 5 to 10 percent of the health budget on the treatment and prevention of diabetes.
Government's focus on coarse grains
For the prevention of diabetes, the government is promoting coarse grains. The year 2023 is being celebrated under Mota Anaj Divas. The central government is also encouraging the production and consumption of coarse grains. Experts also say that diabetes can be controlled with coarse grains.
The Smart Food Initiative in ICRISAT has also done a research on this, in which it has been told that eating millet reduces the sugar level by 12 to 15 percent. Due to this, up to 15 percent decline in HbA1c has been observed in the pre-diabetes stage.
Many startups are opening
Seeing the appeal of the government and the effect of coarse grains, more than 150 startups in the country are working to increase the consumption of coarse grains. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also appealed to the people to include coarse grains in the diet. Endocrinologist Dr. Swapnil Jain says that coarse grains are very beneficial for the prevention of diabetes.
Compared to wheat, it helps in controlling the blood sugar level in the body. People should include coarse grains in their diet according to the season. Blood sugar level is also seen under control in those who are consuming coarse grains.
How will this disease be controlled?
Dr. Ajit Jain of Rajiv Gandhi Hospital says that the rate at which diabetes is increasing is a matter of concern. Patients of both type-1 and type-2 diabetes are increasing. This disease is increasing its scope even in the age group of 20 to 30 years. Many programs are also being run by the government, but people themselves also need to be aware.
In the last few years, the trend of fast food has increased and lifestyle has become comfortable. This is the biggest reason for the rise of diabetes. In such a situation, people have to fix their food habits and lifestyle. Special care needs to be taken especially in families where someone already has diabetes.
To control diabetes, it is most important to take a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Keep an eye on the symptoms of this disease. If a person has frequent urination. feeling tired If there is a problem like frequent loss of appetite or weight loss, then doctors should be consulted immediately. All these are symptoms of diabetes. One should not be negligent on seeing them.
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