A metropolis study conducted in five major Indian cities shows that Mumbai has more diabetes patients in the age group of 18-30.
A metropolis study conducted in five major Indian cities shows that Mumbai has more diabetes patients in the age group of 18-30. Doctors say that people in this age group are not aware that they are diabetic most of the times and start the treatment late.
A bigger cause of concern is that many youngsters are landing in hospitals because of kidney-related problems caused due to diabetes.
Dr Jatinder Bhatia, chief of lab services, projects, North India, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, said: “We conducted a pan-India survey that indicates that there is a high incidence of diabetes in the age group of 18-30 in Mumbai as compared to other cities.” A total of 28,79,175 people were screened from Mumbai, Pune, Noida, Chennai and Bangalore.
“Younger age groups are falling prey to diabetes. This unhealthy trend is a direct result of a combination of over-eating, junk food and sedentary lifestyle. In a city like Mumbai, people follow unhealthy lifestyle and stress, which can be a major factor,” said Dr Bhatia.
Dr Shashank Joshi, consulting endocrinologist, Lilavati hospital said: “There is a ten-fold increase in number of diabetes cases among the age group of 20- 30. This is mainly because of the sedentary lifestyle.”
Dr Jatin Kothari, consulting nephrologist, PD Hinduja hospital said, “In last few years there has been rapid increase in people having diabetes getting kidney problems. We are getting more type II diabetes cases as compared to type I diabetes. The progression of kidney problems in a type II diabetes patient is faster and more difficult to treat.”
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for nearly 40% of new cases. Even when diabetes is controlled, the disease can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure. “The salt intake among youth is causing a rise in the levels of blood pressure. On an average, their daily intake of salt is 10 gms, which is very high. Diabetes along with high blood sugar levels is causing kidney problems,” said Dr Joshi.
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