India's Silent Diabetes Crisis: Why Half of Seniors Don't Know They Have It

With 89.8 million diabetic adults and 57% of cases remaining undiagnosed, India faces a critical public health challenge among its aging population. Urban seniors face three times higher diabetes rates than rural counterparts, yet preventable complications can be averted through early screening and lifestyle interventions like strength training. Family-led annual monitoring of HbA1c, kidney function, and eye health is essential to catch the disease before irreversible damage occurs.