50% surge in diabetes in individuals under 40 yrs of age, say experts

Prevalence of diabetes no longer confined to just older demographics, Vitamin B12 deficiency may be a cause

There has been a 50 per cent jump in the prevalence of diabetes among individuals under 40 in recent years in India, according to an expert.

Speaking at a recent health forum hosted by Practo, Hema Venkataraman, a consultant endocrinologist of the NHS, UK, and medical advisor, Practo Transform, said: “The prevalence of diabetes is 11 per cent all across India and (it) is no longer confined to just older demographics. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has surged among young individuals under 35, experiencing a 50 per cent increase in incidence from 2002 to 2016.”

A new study by diagnostic service