Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Minister Highlights Diabetes Concerns, Urges Prevention
Imagine many people in India have problems with how their bodies use energy.
A minister says this is a big issue.
He wants people to know how to prevent getting Type 2 diabetes.
He warned about false information and myths.
He wants everyone to understand proper eating habits.
The goal is to reduce diseases like diabetes and obesity by 10%.
A study shows that yoga may lower the chance of diabetes.
The minister wants everyone to learn how to stay healthy.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that every third Indian has a metabolic dysfunction.
Singh addressed the Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) Foundation Day ceremony.
He cautioned against diabetes disinformation and debunked myths, such as the 'one meal a day' concept.
The minister reiterated the goal of reducing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 10%.
A recent RSSDI study showed that yoga may reduce diabetes risk by 40%.
- Who
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- What
- The Union Minister discussed metabolic dysfunction and Type 2 diabetes prevention.
- When
- At the RSSDI Foundation Day ceremony and in a recent study.
- Where
- In India.
- Why
- To raise awareness and promote prevention of diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
Current Health Messaging
Promoting Prevention
Approach to Diabetes
Current Health Messaging
Focus on treatment.
Promoting Prevention
Focus on prevention.
- Minister
- Dr. Jitendra Singh
- Affected Population
- Every third Indian
- Focus
- Prevention of Type 2 diabetes
- Organization
- Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
- Study Finding
- Yoga may reduce diabetes risk by 40%
