According to a recent report, every 5th diabetic in the world is an Indian and every 5th Indian will be a diabetic by 2010.
Diabetes mellitus is a health condition caused by the resistance of the pancreas to produce adequate insulin in response to raised blood sugar.
November 14 is World Diabetes Day.
If you have questions on Diabetes, chat with endocrinologist Dr Manoj Chadha from 3 pm and 4 pm IST on Tuesday, November 14.
About Dr Manoj Chadha
He is a consultant endocrinologist at Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai. He is also attached to BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai and and Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai.