Diabetes has become one of the most common diseases affecting over 77 million adults in India. According to data by the World Health Organization nearly 25 million more are in the pre-diabetic stage. Still for Indian women, the condition remains hidden, often going undiagnosed until major signs show up.

“When we think of diabetes, most people think about the most common symptoms like constant thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained fatigue ,” says Dr. Amit Saraf, Director of Internal Medicine at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, Mumbai. “But in women, the signs can look very different. They’re often subtle, scattered, and easy to miss,” he adds.

Why diabetes hides in women

One major reason diabetes often goes unnoticed in women is hormonal change. Women go through natural hormonal shifts d

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