Diabetes affecting 17% of Indians, rising among the many prime 5 life-style illnesses

India’s total wellness rating has remained secure at 72 for the fourth consecutive yr however the nation continues to endure from life-style ailments corresponding to diabetes, stress and coronary heart illnesses which are silently eroding wellness throughout generations based on a brand new survey.

The eighth version of India Wellness Index examine 2025 revealed on the event of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2025 reveals that diabetes is especially prevalent amongst millennials and company staff, the place sedentary existence, poor dietary habits and excessive stress are converging to create long-term well being dangers.

The examine performed by ICICI Lombard General Insurance in partnership with Kantar discovered a pointy generational divide. Gen Z has reported decline throughout all pillars of wellness, whereas Gen X and girls present sturdy enhancements, underscoring shifting life-style patterns.

The examine relies on the survey of over 2,000 respondents throughout 19 main city centres, representing metros and Tier I cities throughout India, assessing six dimensions of well-being – bodily, psychological, household, social, monetary, and office wellness. 

A significant discovering of this report is that 17% of Indians now report diabetes and it is without doubt one of the prime 5 illnesses after stress, joint ache and hypertension.

ICICI Lombard Head advertising and marketing, CC & CSR Sheena Kapoor stated, “Younger cohorts, particularly Gen Z, are feeling the impact of erratic routines and rising stress, pushing them into early risk categories. In contrast, we see women and Gen X demonstrating a stronger, more intentional approach to personal well-being — prioritising fitness, family health, and financial protection. This shift tells us that wellness in India is increasingly anchored in everyday discipline, not episodic awareness.”

The examine discovered that company staff lag behind total scores, with steep declines in bodily and monetary wellness, particularly amongst girls and youthful cohorts. It discovered that 73% Indians imagine high-pressure environments influence the center, nonetheless 4 in 10 continuously ignore signs dismissing them as stress. Work-life stability stays a problem, with guilt, exhaustion and household pressure affecting two thirds of Indians and the corporates are struggling essentially the most.

 

The examine additionally reveals that medical health insurance possession boosts total wellness, particularly in monetary and household well-being. People with bodily situations (like coronary heart illness, diabetes, weight problems) push for pre-existing and significant sickness protection, whereas these with psychological well being signs emphasise psychological well being cowl and wellness integration.