The largest burden was observed in the 31–50 year-old age group, with notable year-on-year increases even among younger adults in the 20–30 age bracket.
New Delhi: A new health screening report by MediBuddy has flagged a sharp rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes among India’s corporate employees, warning of a looming health crisis.
The data, collected between August 2023 and July 2025, underscores the urgent need for early detection and preventive measures to address lifestyle related diseases, particularly among working age adults.
Between August 2023 and July 2024, 7.89% of employees screened were diabetic, and 19.38% were pre-diabetic. In the subsequent year (August 2024 – July 2025), the prevalence rose to 8.85% and 24.40%, respectively. The largest burden was observed in the 31–50 year-old age group, with notable year-on-year increases even among younger adults in the 20–30 age bracket.
Men were more affected
Men remained more affected than women across both years. Diabetes in men rose from 6.76% to 7.43%, and pre-diabetes from 14.64% to 18.11%. Among women, diabetes increased from 1.13% to 1.42%, and pre-diabetes from 4.74% to 6.29%.
Why it matters
Rising diabetes among employees means long-term health risks for individuals and mounting inpatient costs for corporations.
“The rising prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes is a wake-up call for corporate India. Beyond the health impact, unmanaged diabetes drives hospital admissions, longer recovery times, and spiralling IPD costs,” said Dr Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy.
She stressed the importance of early detection through regular screenings and workplace lifestyle programmes to cut risks and costs. “Employers must integrate preventive healthcare into wellness strategies — not just for diabetes, but also for weight loss and other lifestyle conditions,” she added.
