Across India, it is common to see people who look slim, eat moderately, and still end up with type 2 diabetes. This often surprises families because weight has long been viewed as the main indicator of diabetes risk. Yet medical experts now highlight that the Indian population has unique metabolic patterns that make this disease possible even in people who appear healthy from the outside. Understanding why many Indians get diabetes despite being thin helps uncover the deeper factors that influence blood sugar, body composition, and long-term health. Appearance alone simply does not reveal the full story. A peer-reviewed study published in Diabetologia explains that South Asians are biologically more prone to insulin resistance, visceral fat accumulation, and reduced muscle mass even a

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