Why Are Young Indians Getting Type 2 Diabetes?
It’s no longer surprising to hear of someone in their 20s or 30s being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes—a condition once linked to older people. Across India, more young adults under 40 are facing this health issue, and the reasons are clear. Our diets have shifted from fresh home-cooked meals to processed, high-sugar foods like instant noodles, snacks, and soft drinks. This causes rapid blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance. Add to that a sedentary lifestyle—hours of screen time and little movement—and it’s a recipe for poor health. Even slim individuals can carry dangerous belly fat (visceral fat), which silently increases diabetes risk. Stress, poor sleep, and long working or study hours raise cortisol levels, disturbing sugar control. For many young women, early PCOS and puberty-related insulin resistance also add to the problem. Unfortunately, most young people don’t even realize they’re at risk until it’s too late because symptoms often go unnoticed. Plus, modern lifestyle habits, lack of awareness, and fast food culture only make things worse.
What Can Be Done?
It’s time for action. Schools and colleges should teach fitness and nutrition. Families need awareness to build healthier routines. Government policies must support access to clean, affordable, and nutritious food. Most importantly, young people should get regular check-ups, stay active, and eat mindfully. Diabetes at a young age is serious, but with the right steps, it’s preventable. The earlier we act, the healthier our future can be.
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