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If you’re feeling tired more often, gaining belly fat, or getting abnormal sugar test results, you might already be in the grey zone. Prediabetes affects nearly 136 million Indians, and most don’t know they have it.
It’s silent. It’s common. And the transition to full-blown diabetes can be fast. But here’s the hopeful part: you can prevent it. And you don’t need medications to start. You just need early action.
What Is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes.
Why Should You Act Now?
India is already the diabetes capital of the world, with over 101 million diabetics and another 136 million living with prediabetes (ICMR–INDIAB, 2023). Without intervention, 50–70% of prediabetic Indians will progress to type 2 diabetes within 5–10 years. And it doesn’t end there:
How Can You Prevent It?
Traditional Indian diets can be very healthy — if you remove refined carbs and increase fiber + protein.
Consistency is more important than intensity. Aim for at least 150 minutes per week.
Urban Indian lifestyles are high-stress. Managing this is not a luxury — it’s a strategy.
Real-World Success: Indian Data
The lesson: prevention works, even in high-risk Indian populations.
Are There Any Medications?
Yes, but they’re not first-line.
Still, for 90% of Indians with prediabetes, lifestyle changes are safer, more affordable, and more sustainable.
The Prevention Formula Is Not a Fad
This isn’t a no-carb keto diet or a 30-day challenge.
It’s about lifelong changes you can stick to with Indian food, Indian routines, and Indian challenges in mind.
Forget quick fixes. Focus on:
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to start.
Bottom Line
Prediabetes is your early warning. And in India, that warning is getting louder.
The good news? You have time. You have tools. You have control.
With simple changes, home-cooked food, 30-minute walks, better sleep, you can completely reverse prediabetes.
The earlier you start, the better your outcomes.
Ready to Take Action?
About the Author
Wrishila Pal
Wrishila leads marketing at Early, bringing over 5 years of writing experience across brand, performance, and product. A published author who began her journey in storytelling, she’s built content engines, scaled narratives across industries, and believes great writing balances clarity, emotion, and impact, especially when it comes to health.
References
What Is Prediabetes?
Why Should You Act Now?
How Can You Prevent It?
Real-World Success: Indian Data
Are There Any Medications?
The Prevention Formula Is Not a Fad
Bottom Line