India’s unique diabetes profile: The Indian diabetes phenotype—why our bodies react differently

Diabetes is rapidly increasing in India, affecting over 101 million people, often manifesting differently than in the West. Indians tend to develop diabetes earlier, even at lower weights, due to a "thin-fat" body type and less muscle mass. Genetic predispositions, poor early-life nutrition, and sedentary lifestyles contribute to this alarming trend, with many unaware of their condition.

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