1 in 3 Indians at risk of diabetes: Dr Dheeraj Kapoor

Dr Dheeraj Kapoor, chief of endocrinology at Artemis Hospitals, Gurgaon, says diabetes is called a silent disease because it develops gradually without obvious symptoms while damaging organs.

Early warning signs include constant tiredness, extreme thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, slow-healing cuts, frequent infections, and unexplained weight changes.

Prediabetes is a critical stage where blood sugar is elevated but not yet diabetic, offering the best opportunity to prevent or delay diabetes through lifestyle changes.