DiabCare Asia--India Study: diabetes care in India--current status.

This large multi-centre collaborative observational study shows that type 2 diabetes begins at an early age amongst Indians. With increasing duration of diabetes, glycemic control deteriorates leading to late complications. Diabetes care in India leaves much to be desired. Concerted efforts to increase awareness amongst health professionals to improve diabetes care are urgently needed. The study by increasing awareness about the current status of diabetes care provides a useful benchmark to plan future improvements.