New Delhi, April 20 -- Diabetes prevalence in India has increased steadily since 1990, notably surging after 2000 while the 2023 ICMR INDIA B study by the Indian Council of Medical Research indicates that around 101 million people in India have diabetes. India ranks second globally in the diabetes epidemic, projected to rise to 27.5 million among those aged over 65 by 2045 as alarmingly, around 57% of diabetic cases go undiagnosed, totaling approximately 43.9 million.

Diabetes-related foot complications pose a significant morbidity risk due to social and economic factors. Additionally, delays in accessing healthcare exacerbate the issue, with many patients consulting informal providers initially.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ra...