Ahmedabad declaration: A framework to combat growing epidemic of young-onset type 2 diabetes in Asia
| Title: | Ahmedabad declaration: A framework to combat growing epidemic of young-onset type 2 diabetes in Asia |
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| Authors: | Rakesh M Parikh; Banshi Saboo; Anoop Misra; Abdul Basit; SR Aravind; Bishwajit Bhowmik; Peter Schwarz; Ketan Dhatariya; Kamlesh Khunti; Shashank Joshi; Sunil Gupta; Amit Gupta; Manoj Chawla; Sanjeev Phatak; Sanjay Kalra; Azad Khan; Viswanathan Mohan; Abdalla Al-Hamaq; Ahmed Al Sharefi; Anuj Maheshwari; Asha Shah; Ashish Mehta; Ashok Kumar Das; Atul Kalhan; Brian Tomlinson; Brij Mohan Makkar; Chandrasagar Dugani; Hossam Ghazi; Jothydev Kesavadev; Jyoti Kunwar; Kamlakar Tripathi; Khalid Al Rasadi; Komal Shah; Madhu Pandey; Mahira Saiyed; Manilka Sumana; Mayur Agrawal; Mesbah Kamel; Nadima Shegem; Neelesh Kapoor; Partha Kar; Prasad Katulanda; Pratap Jethwani; Purvi Chawla; Rajaram Karne; Rajeev Chawla; Raman Puri; Raveendran A V; Ren-ming Hu; Rutul Thakker; Sanjay Agarwal; Sanjay Reddy; Shambo Samrat; Sharad Taheri; Shivani Misra; Sidartawan Soegondo; Subhajyoti Ghosh; Sujoy Ghosh; Wahid Khan; Wasim Hanif |
| Publication Year: | 2025 |
| Collection: | University of Leicester: Figshare |
| Subject Terms: | Clinical sciences; Ahmedabad Declaration Committee Members |
| Description: | Aim: Rising prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) among young Asians has emerged as a public health crisis that threatens the long-term health, economic stability, and productivity of nations across Asia (1). Early-onset T2D poses unique challenges, including higher rates of undiagnosed cases, more aggressive disease progression, an increased risk of chronic complications and higher mortality (2). Hyperglycemia during the reproductive age especially among the female population can potentially have transgenerational impact through epigenetic changes. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMed with a combination of relevant keywords. A preliminary draft prepared after review of literature was electronically circulated among a panel of 64 experts from various parts of the region and representatives of the participating organizations - Diabetes India (www.diabetesindia.org.in) and the Diabetes Asia Study Group (DASG, www.da-sg.org). Results: This Ahmedabad Declaration outlines the scale of the problem, its root causes, and a comprehensive action plan for Asian populations. The objectives of this declaration include raising awareness, addressing systemic barriers, and advocating for evidence-based policies and interventions, limited to people with T2D. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to mitigate the growing burden of diabetes in young Asians and secure a healthier future. |
| Document Type: | article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: | unknown |
| Relation: | 2381/28649054.v1 |
| Availability: | https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Ahmedabad_declaration_A_framework_to_combat_growing_epidemic_of_young-onset_type_2_diabetes_in_Asia/28649054 |
| Rights: | CC BY 4.0 |
| Accession Number: | edsbas.A5C9371F |
| Database: | BASE |