Overview

India, known as the diabetes capital of the world, faces a growing diabetes challenge. On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, celebrated annually on November 14, we present an insightful discussion with Dr Jasjeet S. Wasir, Director of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram.

Dr Wasir sheds light on early signs, management strategies, and the latest innovations in diabetes care.

Key questions addressed include:

1. What are the first signs of diabetes?

2. Are early diabetes symptoms easy to miss?

3. Normal fasting sugar, but high HbA1c—what now?

4. Any home remedies for pre-diabetes?

5. Can diet alone manage early diabetes?

6. Best exercise for diabetes: weights or walking?

7. Does stress or poor sleep affect sugar?

8. What are innovative diabetes treatments now?

9. How does semaglutide work in diabetes?

Speakers

Dr Jasjeet S. Wasir

Dr Jasjeet S. Wasir is the Director of Endocrinology & Diabetes at Medanta, Gurugram. Trained at AIIMS, MAMC, and UCMS, he has 10 years of expertise in diabetes, obesity, advanced diabetes therapies, heart attack risk prevention, thyroid disorders, PCOD, and managing complex diabetes cases.

Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.