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Lancet Study: Poor control of blood sugar in Indians
According to a recent research published in The Lancet- Diabetes and Endocrinology, only 7% of over 5,297 diabetics in India were able to meet their blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol targets.
The latest findings of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-India Diabetes (INDIAB) study, which was conducted over several rounds in 27 states (unified Andhra Pradesh), two Union Territories, and the National Capital Territory over the last decade, have highlighted the need for better control over various health parameters that influence mortality and quality of life.
In a pan-Indian study, the report “Achievement of guideline-recommended diabetes treatment targets and health habits in people with self-reported diabetes in India (ICMR-INDIAB-13): a national cross-sectional study” concludes that treatment targets are not being met, and offers suggestions for improving the health-care response to crises. A total of 1,13,043 people were included in the study.