Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has long been viewed as a condition affecting middle-aged and older adults. However, an increasing number of young adults are now being diagnosed. Because symptoms in early stages are often mild or “hidden", the condition can go undetected for years. When diagnosis is delayed, complications such as neuropathy, kidney disease, and cardiovascular issues may silently worsen over a lifetime.

Dr Neeraj Kumar, Consultant, General Medicine, ShardaCare Healthcity, shares all you need to know:

1. Why the Symptoms Go Unnoticed

Slow onset:

Unlike Type 1 diabetes, which develops rapidly, Type 2 diabetes progresses gradually. Early changes are subtle and easy to dismiss as part of daily life.

Overlap with lifestyle factors:

Symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, or weight g

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