India, Nov. 13 -- 14 November is observed as the Diabetes Day. The day is aimed at raising awareness about the surging cases of diabetes and why it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. India is often called the diabetes capital of the world, making it even more important to understand how to mitigate this risk.

One of the predispositions is diet, as regular Indian meals include staples like roti or rice, which predominantly raise blood sugar levels. HT Lifestyle reached out to experts to understand how prevalent diabetes has become and why tweaking the diet is one of the effective ways to help reduce the risks.

Before we look at the dietary adjustments, let's take a step back and understand why India is called the diabetes capi...