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Diabetes Care in India: A Descriptive Study.

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Summary

Many doctors do not follow type 2 diabetes (T2DM) guidelines. Lifestyle modification should be the first treatment for T2DM patients, alongside proper medical training.

Keywords:

Diabetes reversal Type 2 diabetes mellitus endocrinologist lifestyle modification

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Public Health
Medical Education

Background:

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition requiring ongoing management and patient education to prevent complications.
Effective management involves comprehensive investigations and adherence to established medical guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the treatment protocols for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients by healthcare professionals.
To evaluate patient awareness regarding lifestyle modification for diabetes reversal and complication prevention.

Main Methods:

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted.
A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed via Google Forms to participants of the 'World free of obesity and diabetes' campaign.
Data from 3082 participants were analyzed using SPSS v26.

Main Results:

Only 1.5% of T2DM patients had a complete investigation profile.
50.2% were briefed on hypoglycemia, and 15.8% were screened for retinopathy.
54.9% initiated antidiabetic medication on the day of diagnosis.

Conclusions:

A significant gap exists in adherence to T2DM diagnosis and treatment guidelines by medical practitioners.
Enhanced training for medical professionals on T2DM management is crucial.
Lifestyle modification should be prioritized as the initial treatment for T2DM.