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Mumbai Diabetes Care Foundation organized a very important program to create awareness about diabetes and obesity. The concept of this program is “obesity and the next step toward fighting diabetes” and highlighted the urgent need for preventive care and lifestyle interventions. The event brought together leading physicians to make 14 pledges aimed at improving metabolic health and empowering patients.

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A large proportion of the diabetic population lives in India, with more than 100 million people living with the disease and about 136 million people at risk of pre-diabetes.[ 13410_2025_1488_Article.indd]. Globally, 11.1% of the world’s adult population, i.e. 589 million adults (aged 20–79 years), were living with diabetes in 2024. By 2050, this number is projected to increase to 853 million (13%), marking a 45% increase globally.

Obesity, which is a major cause of diabetes, is increasing at an alarming rate as people’s lifestyles have become more sedentary and their dietary habits have deteriorated. This double epidemic disease poses a serious threat to public health and therefore it is imperative for health care professionals to take the lead in prevention, early detection and holistic care, said Dr. Given by Banshi Sabu.

As part of the initiative, doctors committed to 14 pledges that include treating obesity as a chronic disease, promoting physical activity, improving liver and oral health, addressing mental health and making India a global leader in metabolic excellence.

Dr. Manoj ChawlaDirector and Consultant Diabetologist, Leena Diabetes Care and Mumbai Diabetes Research Centre, said: “Diabetes and obesity are not separate conditions but are profound drivers of advanced metabolic disease. Given the specific genetic predisposition of the Indian population, this population is at increased risk of developing serious diabetes- complications, including accelerated cardiovascular disease, nephropathy and fatty liver disease.”

Dr. Earlier Chawla, Consultant Diabetologist, Leena Diabetes Care Centre said: “For decades, individuals treating obesity and diabetes faced limited options for weight loss, ranging from lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) to invasive surgical interventions. Today, a significant shift in attitude has occurred, marked by a growing clinical consensus on the use of medications such as semaglutide. This advance is particularly important given the well-documented difficulties many people with diabetes face in reducing and maintaining obesity.”

Dr. Rakesh Parekh, incoming General Secretary, RSSDI, emphasized the importance of the following: “Although lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of diabetes prevention and obesity management, we as clinicians are coming together to develop a multi-pronged approach tailored to the Indian population. This strategy is critical to treating unusual metabolic challenges, such as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), which frequently results from the ‘thin-fat phenotype’ of Abhabhi.”

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The program represents an important step toward bringing the medical community together to fight obesity and diabetes. Through these pledges, doctors are setting a powerful example and reinforcing the message that prevention and education are critical to a healthy future. Mumbai Diabetes Care Foundation aims to make India a global leader in metabolic excellence and this initiative is taking the next step towards that vision.