A Study on Millets and Their Role in Diabetes Management

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where its prevalence is rising rapidly. In 2019, diabetes was the tenth leading cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 1.9 million fatalities, and projections suggest that by 2050, around 592 million people could be affected by the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes this increase to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, physical inactivity, and urbanization, which have led to a rise in non communicable diseases (NCDs) In India, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, with over 101 million individuals diagnosed and an additional 15.7% of the population classified as prediabetic.