On World Diabetes Day 2025, Dr. Kamal Gupta of Fortis Hospital emphasizes the urgent need for integrated care across all life stages, urging families, workplaces, and communities to prioritize diabetes awareness and prevention. 🩺 World Diabetes Day 2025: A Call for Lifelong Vigilance By Dr. Kamal Gupta Additional Director, Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad Every year on November 14, the global medical community unites to observe World Diabetes Day, a moment to reflect, educate, and act against one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. This year’s theme, “Diabetes Across Life Stages: Strengthening Integrated Care for Diabetes Management, ” reminds us that diabetes is not confined to any age—it affects children, adults, and the elderly alike. 👶🏽👩🏽‍🦱👴🏽 Diabetes Knows No Age From a child newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes to a senior managing Type 2 alongside other chronic conditions, the journey with diabetes is lifelong. What changes is the support system—and that’s where we must focus. Integrated care means ensuring that every patient, at every stage, has access to: - Timely diagnosis and personalized treatment - Nutrition and lifestyle guidance - Mental health support - Workplace accommodations and community awareness 📊 India’s Alarming Numbers India is home to over 10 crore people living with diabetes, and many remain undiagnosed. Urban lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and sedentary routines are accelerating this epidemic. As a Cardiologist, I see firsthand how early intervention can prevent complications like heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss. 🥗 Prevention Begins at Home This World Diabetes Day, I urge families to adopt small but powerful changes: - Choose whole grains, seasonal vegetables, and low-glycemic fruits - Encourage daily movement—walks, yoga, or dance - Limit screen time and sugary snacks for children - Schedule annual health checkups for all age groups 🧘🏽‍♀️ Holistic Healing Matters I also support the growing movement toward natural and integrative approaches, including yoga, Ayurveda, and stress management techniques. These complement medical treatment and empower patients to take charge of their health. 💙 Let’s Build a Diabetes-Smart India At Fortis Hospital, we are committed to educating, screening, and supporting our community. Whether you're a parent, teacher, employer, or caregiver—your role in diabetes prevention is vital. Let’s make 2025 the year we move from awareness to action. Because diabetes doesn’t wait, and neither should we. Dr. Kamal Gupta is Additional Director Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, known for his patient-centric approach and advocacy for preventive care. He leads community outreach programs and diabetes education initiatives across Delhi NCR.