India, Feb. 16 -- Managing sugar levels is just one part of the puzzle when it comes to staying healthy with diabetes. Many people assume that keeping their blood sugar in check is enough to avoid complications, but conditions like heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye issues can still sneak up, even when glucose readings look normal. HT Lifestyle reached out to medical experts to understand why sugar control alone isn't enough and what a truly holistic approach to diabetes management should include. (Also read: Gujarat doctor reveals why 37-year-old European who drinks had a 'healthier liver' than Indian teetotaller )

"Sugar control alone is not enough to prevent complications, and this is something many patients are not...