Today, Diabetes Has Become A Global Epidemic And India Has The Second Largest Number Of People With Diabetes In The World, 62.4 Million, According To The Recent ICMR-INDIAB Study Results Published In 2011. Moreover, It Has Also An Even Larger Number Of People With Pre-diabetes 77.4 Million. Diabetes Is No Longer A Disease Of The Rich, The Old Or Urban People.

The Epidemic Is Rapidly Shifting To Younger Ages, To Rural Areas And To The Poor. This Places A Huge Burden On Not Only On The Individual, Family And The Society But Also The Nation, As A Whole. Moreover It Is Known As 'a Good Disease With Bad Companions' Because Several Co-morbidities Like Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases And Even Some Forms Of Cancers Are Associated With Diabetes. Therefore The Title Of Dr. Lakshminarayan's Book "Diabetes - India's Invisible Enemy" Is Appropriate. A Thorough Understanding Of Diabetes, Its Early Detection, Prevention And Control Can Help Not Only Individuals With Diabetes But Also Those With Associated Diseases And Complications. This Book Covers All Aspects Of Diabetes Starting With History Of Diabetes, The Acute And Chronic Complications Of Diabetes And Various Aspects Of Treatment Of The Disorder.