THIRTYFY GENE HYPOTHESIS
What we are talking here is often referred to as the "thrifty gene hypothesis." This theory suggests that, during times when food was scarce (like famines), human bodies evolved to store fat and sugar very efficiently to survive long periods without food. Our ancestors who could store more energy were more likely to survive tough times — so over thousands of years, these "thrifty" genes became more common. But now, in modern times — where food is abundant and physical activity is low — those same genes that once helped us survive are causing problems like obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. And yes, India has indeed been called the "diabetes capital of the world" — especially Kerala, where diabetes rates are even higher than the national average. This could be due to a mix of factors: Genetic predisposition (those thrifty genes) Changes in diet (more refined carbs, sugars, processed foods) Reduced physical activity Urbanization and stress So...