Indian Diabetes Management: The Role of Acarbose

In this video, Dr. Sanjay Kalra reflects on India’s growing diabetes epidemic and his 25-year journey in endocrinology, highlighting the role of acarbose, which was launched in India in 1997, in managing diabetes. He praises acarbose for its effectiveness and suitability for the Indian diet, particularly its ability to address carbohydrate-rich meals. He also emphasises the flexibility of acarbose, which can be used in combination with other diabetes medications like metformin, insulin, sulfonylureas, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and SGLT-2 inhibitors. Looking ahead, he stresses the importance of preventing diabetes complications and using effective, culturally appropriate treatments like acarbose to manage the disease.