Heatwave impact: India Inc adopts WFH, safety stepsIndian companies are changing work practices due to severe heatwaves. Businesses are offering flexible hours and work-from-home options. Ou...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Lancet study flags flaws in HbA1c test, says anemia distorts diabetes diagnosis in IndiaA new study in The Lancet highlights concerns about the HbA1c test for diabetes detection in India. This common test may not accurately sho...
10 Feb, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Use of wearable health tech can increase 42-fold by 2050 globally: StudyWearable healthcare devices will see a massive surge by 2050, reaching two billion units annually. This growth will generate substantial ca...
02 Jan, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Why your blood sugar level spikes every morning: The silent warning signs you shouldn’t ignore and simple tips to tackle itMorning high blood sugar can be a common issue for individuals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, often due to the dawn phenomenon or Som...
16 Nov, 2025, 12.06 PM IST
Barbie gets a glucose monitor: Mattel unveils first-ever Type 1 diabetes dollMattel introduces its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, designed in partnership with Breakthrough T1D. The doll features a CGM, insul...
09 Jul, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
Roche to use AI to help diabetics sleep peacefullySwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced on Tuesday that it will soon start marketing a new device designed to use artificial intelligenc...
10 Jul, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
Going beyond blood glucose monitoring: How CGM's panoramic perspective redefines diabetes managementICMR-INDIAB study shows 44% rise in diabetes cases to over 101 million. CGM technology plays a crucial role in managing Type 2 diabetes by ...
26 Mar, 2024, 09.24 PM IST
Health monitoring device maker Ultrahuman raises $35 million in mix of equity and debt funding from existing investorsThe round was co-led by existing backers Blume Ventures, Steadview Capital and Nexus Venture Partners, Ultrahuman’s founder and chief execu...
20 Mar, 2024, 09.29 PM IST
Students with type 1 diabetes can now carry glucometers, insulin, snacks in UP govt schoolsStudents using CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring), FGM (Flash Glucose Monitoring) and insulin pumps should be allowed to keep these device...
22 Jul, 2023, 08.15 PM IST
Who should be tracking their glucose?Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are no longer restricted to people with diabetes. CGMs are now marketed to people without diabetes to he...
16 Jul, 2023, 10.37 AM IST
Apple makes major progress on no-prick blood glucose tracking for its WatchAdding the monitoring system to the Apple Watch, the ultimate goal, would also make that device an essential item for millions of diabetics...
23 Feb, 2023, 04.26 PM IST
- Copper film can detect glucose levels from body sweat
Sydney, Sep 26 (IANS) Managing diabetes could become much cheaper and simpler as researchers in Australia have developed a copper film that...
26 Sep, 2016, 04.27 PM IST
Professor Gin Jose's new laser device spells end for diabetic finger prickingA new technology developed by an Indian-origin scientist, which uses a laser device may be able to non-invasively monitor blood glucose lev...
19 Jul, 2015, 05.12 PM IST
Healthcare firm Abbott launches glucose monitoring system for diabetesAbbott today launched the professional version of its flash glucose monitoring system, which will help doctors personalise treatment plans ...
01 Apr, 2015, 08.13 PM IST
More issues plague Apple’s Health appTo avoid confusing users, Apple will simply eliminate the ability to input new blood glucose metrics until an update can remedy the problem.
24 Oct, 2014, 03.19 PM IST
Flipside of health monitoringIt is likely that technology companies have underestimated their challenges, and that not much is possible without substantial technology b...
17 Jul, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Medtronic launches new product for diabetics
US-based medical technologies company Medtronic has launched a product, which combines insulin pump with continuous glucose readings and tr...
07 Oct, 2006, 02.47 AM IST