Diabetes: Perspective and challenges in modern era

Abstract

Prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly due to change in lifestyle and modernization. Other than genetic and lifestyle factors, research has been concentrated in recognizing the effect of in utero conditions and mechanisms of epigenetics in developing diabetes. It emphasizes the need of discovering new methods of prevention focusing on child and maternal health. The Diabetes prevalence is more in developing nations than developed nations. In modern era with the globalization diabetes is a major reason of medical care expenditure and mortality and it is one of the biggest health challenges of current and future time frame. Improved living and economic conditions can decrease the type 2 diabetes prevalence. It is an impelling logic for supporting the type 2 diabetes prevention and control efforts.