In this education program through Vividh Bharati (All India Radio), Dr. Sunil Gupta explained in detail that diabetes is a multifactorial disease that can affect multiple organs including the eyes, nerves, liver, kidneys, heart, and even sexual health. He highlighted that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), sleep disturbances, frozen shoulder, and sexual dysfunction are among the common complications associated with diabetes. 

He elaborated that diabetes medications—such as Metformin, Glitazones, and SGLT2 inhibitors—work in different ways: some drugs like sulfonylureas increase insulin secretion, others improve insulin sensitivity, while some help eliminate excess sugar through urine. Dr. Gupta clarified that starting medication does not necessarily mean lifelong dependency; if blood sugar levels remain under good control, the dosage can be reduced under dose monitoring or, in some cases, the medication can be stopped under medical supervision. 

Concluding his address, he emphasized that “the true treatment of diabetes is not just controlling blood sugar but taking care of the whole body through a disciplined and healthy lifestyle.” 

Expert- Dr Sunil Gupta 

Anchor- Mrs. Shraddha Bharadwaj 

Podcast: 22/02/2019 

Recorded at: Akashwani Nagpur 

Episode: 87