India’s unique diabetes profile: The Indian diabetes phenotype—why our bodies react differentlyDiabetes is rapidly increasing in India, affecting over 101 million people, often manifesting differently than in the West. Indians tend to...
23 Sep, 2025, 10.59 AM IST
The #WeightofDiabetes iceberg: Why the real burden lies beneath the surfaceIndia faces a significant diabetes crisis, with millions undiagnosed, increasing the risk of heart disease. Early detection through screeni...
01 Sep, 2025, 06.12 PM IST
Lancet Study: 4 in 10 diabetics in India don’t know they have the diseaseA Lancet Global Health study reveals that nearly 40% of Indian diabetics are unaware of their condition, with a 20% prevalence among adults...
14 Aug, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
'A time bomb is ticking': Zerodha's Nithin Kamath sounds alarm for young Indian men and womenZerodha CEO Nithin Kamath raises concern about the increasing number of diabetes cases in India. He highlights the alarming statistics and ...
22 Nov, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
India has the highest number of diabetic people in the world, even more than China: ReportA new study reveals that over 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes. India leads the world with 212 million cases, followed by China w...
14 Nov, 2024, 10.59 AM IST
India tops global diabetes list with 212 million cases in 2022: Lancet StudyIndia has the highest global prevalence of diabetes, with 212 million adults diagnosed in 2022, surpassing China and the United States. A n...
13 Nov, 2024, 11.47 PM IST
Diabetes and heart disease: A call for integrated managementStatistics show low treatment target compliance among Indian diabetes patients, increasing heart disease risks. Timely screening and weight...
15 Jul, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
New oral diabetes + obesity drug's India sales surge 100%India experiences a surge in Rybelsus sales, impacting the anti-obesity market. Semaglutide dominates, reflecting India's obesity challenge...
09 May, 2024, 12.24 AM IST
India has over 100 mn diabetics & 136 mn pre-diabetics, says new ICMR study; Goa tops the list, UP records lowest prevalenceIndia is the 'diabetes capital of the world', according to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research that shows the country now has...
09 Jun, 2023, 01.19 PM IST
Having a handful of almonds before meals can improve blood sugar levels in prediabetics, says studyA few almonds 30 mins before breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the study duration.
22 Mar, 2023, 07.25 PM IST
More people of under 60 years dying of Covid-19: Health MinistryThe age profile of people dying of Covid-19 has changed with 48.8% of people under the age of 60 years dying in India within a month. Accor...
01 May, 2020, 08.19 AM IST
World Diabetes Day: Why it is important to empower women with the right information & technologies to win against the diseaseWith more than 70 million people diagnosed with the disease, India has the second largest population with diabetes in the world.
14 Nov, 2017, 05.01 PM IST
Lifespan's Ashok Jain, a diabetic for 22 yrs, says healthy lifestyle can fix the diseaseAshok Jain began diabetes management clinics across India to help other diabetics lead a healthier and longer life.
24 May, 2016, 11.44 AM IST
Adani Wilmar launches Fortune VIVOAdani Wilmar, manufacturer and distributor of cooking oils, launched India’s first diabetes care oil by the name Fortune VIVO on Monday.
01 Feb, 2016, 06.51 PM IST
Jana Care: Sidhant Jena's start-up develops lifestyle app to help manage 'diabesity'It aims to reverse diabesity by building next-generation diagnostics and evidence-based lifestyle coaching programmes for diabetics.
23 Feb, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- DIPP for extending provision of Compulsory Licences beyond cancer drugs
The move will drastically reduce prices of key drugs, but at the same time, jeopardise the plans of multinational drug companies.
05 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
Maharashtra tops high blood pressure tally, foodie Punjab at bottom: SurveyMaharashtra recorded the lowest prevalence of diabetes (2.5%) on one hand but the highest prevalence of people suffering from high BP (18%)...
17 Dec, 2012, 11.36 AM IST