Type 2 Diabetes in Delhi
India is the diabetes capital of the world with 101 million diabetics. Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable and manageable with the right approach. At Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi, we provide comprehensive diabetes care.
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- Family history of diabetes
- Overweight or obese (especially abdominal obesity)
- Physical inactivity
- Pre-diabetes (fasting glucose 100–125 mg/dL or HbA1c 5.7–6.4%)
- History of gestational diabetes
- PCOS
- Age above 45
- South Asian ethnicity (higher risk at lower BMI)
Prevention (Pre-Diabetes Stage)
- 5–7% weight loss reduces diabetes risk by 58%
- 150 minutes/week of moderate exercise
- Mediterranean or low-glycaemic index diet
- Limit refined carbohydrates and sugary drinks
- Metformin for high-risk individuals
Diabetes Management
Lifestyle Foundation
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (diabetic diet)
- Regular exercise – both aerobic and resistance training
- Weight management
- Blood sugar self-monitoring
Medications
- Metformin (first-line)
- SGLT2 inhibitors (dapagliflozin, empagliflozin) – cardiovascular and kidney protection
- GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide) – weight loss plus glucose control
- DPP-4 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, pioglitazone
- Insulin (if above not sufficient)
Monitoring
- Home blood glucose monitoring
- HbA1c every 3–6 months
- Annual KFT, LFT, Lipid Profile, eye check, foot exam
Diabetes management at Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi: 011-41670042.
