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Whither diabetes research in India today?
Ranjit Unnikrishnan1, Viswanathan Mohan2
1Vice Chairman & Consultant Diabetologist, Dr.Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre & Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
|March 8, 2020
Summary
Diabetes research in India is insufficient, lacking both quantity and quality. Addressing this gap is crucial to manage the growing diabetes epidemic and its complications.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Research
- Endocrinology
Background:
- India has the second-highest global burden of diabetes.
- The escalating diabetes epidemic poses significant health and economic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current state of diabetes research in India.
- To identify barriers hindering healthcare professionals from pursuing research careers.
- To propose solutions for enhancing diabetes research.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review was conducted.
- Literature search performed using PubMed and Google Scholar.
Main Results:
- India's research output on diabetes is quantitatively and qualitatively inadequate.
- A small number of institutions dominate publications, with many research areas remaining unexplored.
- Significant hurdles deter healthcare professionals from engaging in diabetes research.
Conclusions:
- Diabetes research in India is critically insufficient given the scale of the public health crisis.
- Overcoming identified barriers is essential to improve research capacity and outcomes.
