Almost 20 per cent of the samples from the age group 0-10 years tested positive, with a higher frequency in males
Metropolis Healthcare revealed that 40.5 per cent of the over 1.5 lakh samples collected from Delhi NCR residents tested positive for pre-diabetic and diabetic factors. The research is based on blood samples submitted by patients aged between 0-80+ years. Almost 20 per cent of the samples from the age group 0-10 years tested positive, with a higher frequency in males. This means that one sample in every five samples was either pre-diabetic or diabetic. A total of 34 per cent patients who tested positive were from the age group of 30-70 years.
In a percentage analysis of the overall samples, an increasing trend with progression in age was noticed. 19.42 per cent of the samples were found positive for Diabetes Mellitus whereas 21.01 per cent were found positive for pre-diabetes condition. Despite more female blood samples, the results revealed that males were seen at a marginally higher risk for diabetes as compared to females. While a total of 35.5 per cent women tested positive for Diabetes Mellitus and pre-diabetes condition, positive results for men were much higher at almost 47 per cent. The analysis was conducted on samples for fasting blood glucose by Metropolis Healthcare’s Delhi Laboratory over a period of five years.
Dr Geeta Chopra, Chief Pathologist and Lab In-Charge, Metropolis Healthcare said, “India is often known as the diabetes capital of the world. According to latest estimates of the World Health Organization, the number of Indians with diabetes is projected to balloon to 101.2 million in the next 15 years. While there is significant evidence that supports a range of interventions to improve diabetes outcomes, early detection and diagnosis of diabetes followed by self-management are important elements for preventing and controlling diabetes. It is absolutely necessary for people to do intensive lifestyle modifications, especially in the cities and develop healthy diet habits to prevent diabetes in the population. Regular health checks and regular blood glucose monitoring is absolutely necessary for Glycemic control and prevention of complications of diabetes.”
EH News Bureau