According to the International Diabetes Federation’s 2021 Diabetes Atlas, India ranked second globally, with 74.2 million adults living with diabetes, behind China at 140.9 million. This figure was projected to reach 124.9 million by 2045. Despite these numbers, misconceptions about the condition persist. 

Remember being told by an elder to stop eating mithai because too much sugar would give you diabetes? The reality, however, goes beyond sweets.