​Diabetes is spreading faster and several factors can be held accountable for this. A Lancet study estimated that by 2050, a total of 1.31 billion people are likely to be affected by diabetes. If we look at the number of affected people in the country, it is as alarming as the global numbers. An ICMR study found that more than 100 million Indians are currently suffering from diabetes. Doctors say unhealthy lifestyle and lack of awareness contributes to the prevalence of this disease among the world population which makes it extremely important to know the various symptoms associated with it. ​