EARLY DETECTION OF DIABETES: SCREENING STRATEGIES IN RURAL AREAS

This article explores the importance of early detection of diabetes in rural areas, where access to healthcare and awareness are limited. It reviews practical screening strategies such as community based programs, point-of-care testing, mobile health interventions, and health education campaigns. The paper highlights both the challenges and opportunities in implementing these strategies and emphasizes the role of preventive medicine in reducing the long-term burden of diabetes.