India’s dietary landscape remains heavily carbohydrate-dominant, with protein and fiber intake consistently falling below recommended levels, contributing to poor metabolic outcomes and rising diabetes prevalence. 1 National surveys show these nutritional gaps are widespread in both urban and rural populations, impacting diabetes risk and management. 2 Obesity and metabolic syndrome resulting from these dietary imbalances are fuelling India’s diabetes epidemic.
3 Optimizing protein and fiber intake is crucial for improving insulin sensitivity, preserving lean body mass, and achieving better glycemic control in clinical practice. 4 Consensus reviews support targeted nutrition interventions to transform diabetes care, especially in high-risk Indian populations. 5 Join us on November 14 , World Diabetes Day , for an insightful clinical webinar, Blue Horizons in Nutrition: The Protein–Fiber…