Diabetes: A comprehensive review of the Indian landscape in contrast with global trends

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World J Diabetes. Feb 15, 2026; 17(2): 110701
Published online Feb 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v17.i2.110701

Table 12 Strategies and models for diabetes prevention and management in India

Diabetes prevention and management in India
Ref.	MedBound Times[122]; Ministry of Health and Family Welfare[125], 2022; Government of India[126], 2023; Mahajan et al[133], 2025; International Diabetes Federation[139], 2025; Mohan et al[179], 2024
Strategy/intervention	Key features	Impact/remarks
NPCDCS	National program for NCD screening, health promotion, and free medication at primary health centers	Screened 150+ million people; improved early detection in low-income groups
Ayushman Bharat HWCs	Network of health centers providing primary care, diabetes screening, and counseling	Expanded preventive care in rural/underserved areas; a pillar of Universal Health Coverage
mDiabetes Initiative	WHO-MoHFW SMS program delivering lifestyle advice in 12 languages	Reached 1+ million people; cost-effective digital health model
Jan Aushadhi Scheme	Government pharmacies provide low-cost generic diabetes medicines	Reduced out-of-pocket expenses; improved drug access in rural areas
eSanjeevani Telemedicine	Government teleconsultation platform for diabetes follow-up and specialist access	100+ million consultations; improved care continuity in remote areas
Yoga and Lifestyle Initiatives	AYUSH-led programs promoting yoga and stress management for diabetes	Evidence shows reduced HbA1c; culturally accepted prevention strategy
ICMR-INDIAB study	National study on diabetes prevalence and risk factors	Data revealed 100+ million diabetics; informed national policy
Public-Private Partnerships	Collaborations with pharma/NGOs for insulin access and diabetes education	Enhanced care in underserved communities through targeted programs

NPCDCS: National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke; NCDs: Non-communicable diseases; HWCs: Health and Wellness Centers; WHO: World Health Organization; SMS: Short message service; ICMR–INDIAB: Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes; AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy; HbA1c: Glycated hemoglobin; NGOs: Nongovernmental organizations.

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Citation: Rana NS, Vishvakarma NK, Sonkar SC, Beg MMA. Diabetes: A comprehensive review of the Indian landscape in contrast with global trends. World J Diabetes 2026; 17(2): 110701
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Rana NS, Vishvakarma NK, Sonkar SC, Beg MMA. Diabetes: A comprehensive review of the Indian landscape in contrast with global trends. World J Diabetes 2026; 17(2): 110701 [PMID: 41696098 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v17.i2.110701]

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