Research identifies the cause of early onset of diabetes in Indians

Often referred to as the 'diabetes capital of the world,' India is home to 77 million diabetics, which is the second highest in the world. The number is expected to increase to 135 million by 2045.

A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care explained why Indians are more prone to diabetes compared to Europeans. Conducted by the University Of Dundee, the study covered over 450,000 diabetic patients.

Researchers have identified two genetic variants that are much more common in the Indian population which might be one of the reasons. They found that Indians have a greater degree of insulin resistance and a stronger genetic predisposition to diabetes.

Apart from that, factors including obesity, unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle might be responsible to a large extent for the onset of Type 2 diabetes, especially at a younger age.

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