The burden of diabetes has steadily increased over the past quarter century in India and across the globe, with India contributing a major part of the global burden.1–3 Diabetes was identified as one of four priority non-communicable diseases (NCDs) targeted for action by the United Nations due to its growing disease burden. This comprehensive assessment of the burden of diabetes in every state of India over a quarter century is an acute reminder of the need to halt the potentially explosive increase of diabetes across the country.
Q-CHECK is rolling out diabetes awareness programme, diabetic screening programmes and diabetic related awareness activities for the welfare of the society.
