Jayanthi Super Speciality Hospital Launches Diabetes Awareness Drive Ahead of World Diabetes Day

HYDERABAD NOV 13 (RNI) Jayanthi Super Speciality Hospital, offering advanced medical care, unveiled an awareness campaign to highlight the alarming rise in diabetes cases and the surge in related chronic ailments affecting the heart, brain, and kidneys, at SR Nagar here on Thursday.

The initiative coincides with World Diabetes Day, observed every year on November 14, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Charles Banting, the scientist who discovered insulin.

Diabetes has evolved into a major public health challenge worldwide, particularly in India, once called the "Diabetes Capital of the World." The condition affects nearly 100 million adults across the country and is known to damage vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, and vascular system.

The 2025 World Diabetes Day theme, "Diabetes and Wellbeing, emphasizes not only medical management of Diabetes, but also the importance of mental, emotional, and holistic wellbeing for those living with diabetes.

Telangana, ranking fourth in India for diabetes prevalence, faces a worrying trend with rising cases even among people in their twenties. 

The state's diabetes incidence ranges between 14% and 18.1%, compared to the national average of 8.7% among adults aged 20-70 years. Experts attribute this sharp increase to urban lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and sedentary lifestyle.

According Dr Sarat Chandra K. Senior Cardiologist and Managing Director, Jayanthi Super Specialty Hospital, the steep rise in diabetes cases is having a cascading effect on public health. We are witnessing an increase in heart attacks, heart failure, strokes, and kidney failure, all linked to diabetes. Over time, diabetes damages the blood vessels, which can result in gangrene, stroke, or organ failure. Alarmingly, most patients requiring kidney transplants are already diabetic.

A healthy lifestyle is the first line of defence. Regular health checks and maintaining key parameters with Alc below 7%, systolic blood pressure under 130 mm Hg, and LDL cholesterol below 70 mg/dL, can help prevent serious complications, says Dr Sarat Chandra.  

While the statistics are concerning, experts are optimistic that early diagnosis and effective control can enable patients to lead long, healthy lives. 

Advances in diabetes care, including SGLT2 inhibitors and GLPI analogues, are showing exceptional promise in managing weight, reducing heart failure, and improving kidney health. 

Additionally, bariatric surgery is emerging as a viable treatment option for obese patients battling diabetes and related disorders.