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Globally, as of 2010, an estimated 285 million people had diabetes, with type 2 making up about 90% of the cases. Its incidence is increasing rapidly, and by 2030, this number is estimated to almost double.Globally, as of 2010, an estimated 285 million people had diabetes, with type 2 making up about 90% of the cases. Its incidence is increasing rapidly, and by 2030, this number is estimated to almost double. India will be country with more than 1 billion of Diabetic patients by 2030. The disease affects more than 50 million Indians - 9% of the nation's adults - and kills about 1 million Indians a year. The average age on onset is 42.5 years. The high incidence is attributed to a combination of genetic susceptibility plus adoption of a high-calorie, low-activity lifestyle by India's growing middle class. With this is kind of burden on our national economy, it makes sense to uptodate ourselves on the basics of Diabetes and its management.                                                      

– Editorial board.