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MediBuddy Study Finds 24% of Corporate Employees Pre-Diabetic

Between August 2023 and July 2024, about 7.89% of employees were diabetic, while 19.38% were pre-diabetic. But in the period spanning August 2024 to July 2025, those figures rose to 8.85% and a worrying 24.40%, respectively.

• By Newsdesk
• Mumbai
• Aug 28, 2025

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A striking new study from digital health leader MediBuddy has spotlighted a growing health emergency within India’s corporate ranks: nearly one in four employees are now pre-diabetic—a sharp climb from just a year earlier.

Diabetes on the Rise

Data from corporate health screenings paints a troubling trajectory. Between August 2023 and July 2024, about 7.89% of employees were diabetic, while 19.38% were pre-diabetic. But in the period spanning August 2024 to July 2025, those figures rose to 8.85% and a worrying 24.40%, respectively.

Younger Adults and Men Most Affected

The surge was most pronounced in employees aged 31 to 50, although younger professionals in their 20s are also increasingly showing warning signs. The gender gap is equally conspicuous: among men, diabetes rates climbed from 6.76% to 7.43%, and pre-diabetes from 14.64% to 18.11%. Women too experienced increases—diabetes rose from 1.13% to 1.42%, and pre-diabetes from 4.74% to 6.29%.

A Wake-Up Call for Corporate Wellness

These trends signal more than just personal health risks—they represent a looming financial burden for employers. Elevated rates of diabetes and pre-diabetes can translate into higher inpatient healthcare costs and longer recovery periods.

Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations at MediBuddy, emphasized the scale of the issue: “Unmanaged diabetes is one of the biggest contributors to hospital admissions and spiralling inpatient costs,” she warned. But she also urged a proactive response: “Regular screenings, structured disease-management programs, and lifestyle interventions can dramatically mitigate complications and control costs”.

From Risk to Resilience

The findings could serve as a clarion call for organizations across India to invest in comprehensive wellness programs—ones that include routine health checkups, personalized support on nutrition and fitness, and strategies for managing stress alongside metabolic health.

After all, healthier employees mean not only improved quality of life but also greater productivity—and long-term savings for employers.