Diabetes is very common in India.  As a result, most patients and their loved ones now seem to think that they know everything about it. Such overfamiliarity leads to myths that are not backed by scientific evidence. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Prabhakaran Dorairaj as we tackle some of these myths, understand the practices a diabetic patient should actually follow, and share ideas for a multi-pronged strategy to deal with the diabetes epidemic in the country. Dr. Prabhakaran Dorairaj is the Vice President of Research and Policy, and Director at the Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions, Public Health Foundation of India.

is a podcast where we tackle that dangerous combination of the two kinds of virality—misinformation about health. Tune in to discern the real from the fake, and remember to Un-Viral.

Un-Viral Resources:
 International Diabetes Federation facts and figures
 Understanding Type 1, Type 2 & gestational diabetes
 Diabetes myths debunked here, here, and here
 Why are Indians more prone to diabetes?
 ICMR guidelines for the management of Type 2 diabetes in India | Dr. Mohan's diabetes diet
 Indian Diabetes Prevention Program (IDPP)- Lifestyle modification and metformin to significantly reduce the incidence of Type 2 diabetes
 Beware of the quacks: A case study of 'Dr.' Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury; fact-check
 Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed? 
 Understanding genetics and diabetes
 Celebrities and diabetes: Managing lifestyles
 Diabetes resources: RSSDI, Indian Medical Association on preventing diabetic blindness, American Diabetes Association guidelines
 Smoking/Tobacco consumption and diabetes: A CDC overview
 Campaigns to prevent and manage diabetes in India: RSSDI campaign and Kerala Diabetes Prevention Program 
The Health Misinformation Report

 Nanditha Kalidoss
 Parvati Mohan
Jyothi JeeruResearcher -Writer, Host, Producer -Editor, Designer - 

Diabetes is very common in India.  As a result, most patients and their loved ones now seem to think that they know everything about it. Such overfamiliarity leads to myths that are not backed by scientific evidence. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Prabhakaran Dorairaj as we tackle some of these myths, understand the practices a diabetic patient should actually follow, and share ideas for a multi-pronged strategy to deal with the diabetes epidemic in the country. Dr. Prabhakaran Dorairaj is the Vice President of Research and Policy, and Director at the Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions, Public Health Foundation of India. is a podcast where we tackle that dangerous combination of the two kinds of virality—misinformation about health. Tune in to discern the real from the fake, and remember to Un-Viral. Un-Viral Resources:<ol><li> International Diabetes Federation <a href='https://idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes/facts-figures.html'>facts and figures</a></li><li> Understanding <a href='https://www.idf.org/aboutdiabetes/type-1-diabetes.html'>Type 1</a>, <a href='https://www.idf.org/aboutdiabetes/type-2-diabetes.html'>Type 2</a> &amp; <a href='https://www.ndss.com.au/about-diabetes/resources/find-a-resource/understanding-gestational-diabetes-fact-sheet/'>gestational</a> diabetes</li><li> Diabetes myths debunked <a href='https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/diabetes-myths-truth'>here</a>, <a href='https://health.factly.in/health-misinformation-report'>here</a>, and <a href='https://drmohans.com/diabetes-myths-debunked/'>here</a></li><li> Why are Indians more prone to<a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15645957/'> diabetes</a>?</li><li> ICMR <a href='https://main.icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/guidelines/ICMR_GuidelinesType2diabetes2018_0.pdf'>guidelines</a> for the management of Type 2 diabetes in India | Dr. Mohan&apos;s diabetes <a href='https://drmohans.com/patient-care/diabetic-diet/#tab_spec'>diet</a> </li><li> Indian Diabetes Prevention Program (<a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16391903/'>IDPP</a>)- Lifestyle modification and metformin to significantly reduce the incidence of Type 2 diabetes</li><li> Beware of the quacks: A case study of &apos;Dr.&apos; Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury; <a href='https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/doctor-offers-cure-for-diabetes-in-72-hours-invites-minister/article7335402.ece'>fact-check</a></li><li> Can Type 2 diabetes be <a href='https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/can-you-reverse-type-2-diabetes#:~:text=Although%20there&apos;s%20no%20cure%20for,diabetes%20is%20an%20ongoing%20disease.'>reversed</a>? </li><li> Understanding <a href='https://www.openaccessjournals.com/articles/genetics-of-type-2-diabetes-in-asian-indians.pdf'>genetics</a> and diabetes</li><li> Celebrities and diabetes: Managing <a href='https://www.insider.com/celebrities-with-diabetes'>lifestyles</a></li><li> Diabetes resources: <a href='https://www.rssdi.in/newwebsite/index.php'>RSSDI</a>, Indian Medical Association on preventing <a href='https://ima-india.org/windata/2016/PDB.pdf'>diabetic blindness</a>, American Diabetes Association <a href='https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/a1c/diagnosis'>guidelines</a></li><li> Smoking/Tobacco consumption and diabetes: A CDC <a href='https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/diabetes.html'>overview</a></li><li> Campaigns to prevent and manage diabetes in India: <a href='https://www.rssdi.in/newwebsite/page.php?id=63'>RSSDI campaign</a> and Kerala Diabetes Prevention Program </li><li>The <a href='https://health.factly.in/health-misinformation-report'>Health Misinformation Report</a></li></ol> Nanditha Kalidoss Parvati Mohan Jyothi JeeruResearcher -Writer, Host, Producer -Editor, Designer -

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