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'Chronic stress factor in diabetes' development' in Indians (see pics)

New Delhi: Chronic psychological stress is a significant factor in the development of diabetes in Indians, a study has found.The results of the present study indicate that newly-detected diabetics display higher chronic environmental stress levels



Noting diabetes constitutes a major health and economic burden in the country, he said studies in several populations show that type 2 diabetes can be best prevented by lifestyle interventions rather than drugs.

Almost 85 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes are overweight, he said, adding that despite obesity being a major driver for diabetes, 90 percent of the overweight people are not aware they are overweight.