Fear of Diagnosis Keeping People Away From Diabetes Screening, Finds IDF Study
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Fear of diagnosis keeping people away from diabetes screening, finds IDF study
Fear of discovering that they have diabetes is keeping many Indians from getting screened. An estimated 38.6 million adults in the country are living with undiagnosed diabetes, accounting for 43% of the adult population with the condition, according to new research by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
A diagnosis is always a shock and causes fear. Even if, over time, we adapt to a new reality, with a health problem, the prospect of change isn't easy. Doctors often find that patients, when thinking about illnesses, are aware they exist, but are also convinced they will avoid them. "Me? This doesn't apply to me!" – this is a common refrain in a doctor's office. And what do we know about diabetes? This is what we ask on World Diabetes Day.
World Diabetes Day 2026: A shocking report has emerged on World Diabetes Day 2026. Approximately 43% of patients in India are unaware of their disease. Learn about its early symptoms and easy ways to prevent it.
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