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Though costlier, they offer coverage for both type I and II diabetes, and to those with high levels of HbA1C

A recent study published in The Lancet says that diabetes currently afflicts 101 million individuals in India. Another 136 million could be suffering from pre-diabetes. These figures considerably surpass the previous estimates of the World Health Organization, which had put the number of diabetics and pre-diabetics at 77 million and 25 million, respectively. Those suffering from the disease should consider purchasing customised plans offered by insurers.

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