India cannot allow obesity, diabetes to weaken youth: Jitendra SinghUnion Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized the urgent need to address the rising epidemic of type-2 diabetes and obesity in India, especially...
09 Mar, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in ChennaiIndia's first diabetes biobank has been established in Chennai by ICMR and MDRF. The biobank houses samples from two major studies, includi...
15 Dec, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
Diabetes too serious to be left to medical professionals only: Jitendra SinghIndia is tackling its diabetes epidemic head-on. At the 52nd Annual Conference of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India, ...
15 Nov, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Diabetes management in the time of urbanisation: An Indian perspectiveIndia's rapid urbanisation and economic growth have led to a spike in chronic diseases, including diabetes, particularly in rural areas. In...
25 Jul, 2024, 04.53 PM IST
Diabetes management made easier: Your guide to a healthier lifestyleProactively collaborating with healthcare professionals for personalized strategies enhances diabetes management, leading to improved overa...
26 Jun, 2024, 05.42 PM IST
Shedding light on weight loss struggles among diabeticsDiabetes cases in India are rising, with 101 million individuals affected according to ICMR- INDIAB data. The International Diabetes Federa...
31 May, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
Diabetes surging among India’s young adults: Here’s how to navigate with ease and confidenceIndividuals in their early 20s and 30s are increasingly being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, signalling that we are on the cusp of a poten...
29 Jan, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
Study links air pollution to Type 2 Diabetes risk in IndiaThe 15-year study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) included over 12,000 residents from Delhi and Chennai. The researchers fou...
03 Nov, 2023, 07.43 AM IST
Over 11% Indians diabetic, 36% have hypertension: Lancet survey showsA nationwide survey published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal has found that 11.4% of Indians have diabetes, rising from 7.5...
09 Jun, 2023, 04.09 PM IST
High blood sugar management: These 5 nuts can help in controlling the diseaseThe impact of lifestyle on type 2 diabetes is significant, with diet playing a significant role. Nuts are high in nutrients and have a vari...
19 Jan, 2023, 05.54 PM IST
‘In India, 50% people with diabetes are not even aware they have the condition’Dr V Mohan began researching on diabetes with his father, Prof. M. Viswanathan, when he was just 18.
23 Jun, 2021, 08.34 AM IST
Black fungus declared an epidemic in RajasthanMucormycosis has been notified as an epidemic and a notifiable disease in the state under the Rajasthan Epidemic Act 2020, according to a n...
19 May, 2021, 06.19 PM IST
Mankind Pharma launches diabetes drug 'Dynaglipt'Mankind Pharma has launched an anti-diabetic product 'Dynaglipt' targeting the middle class and rural diabetic patients.
23 Nov, 2015, 05.52 PM IST
Indians’ poor food habits fuelling diabetes: SurveyWhat Indians eat and how could be fueling the diabetes epidemic across the country, suggests a new survey that interviewed 4,000 diabetic p...
06 Nov, 2015, 11.37 AM IST
AstraZeneca, Dr Reddy's ink diabetes drug distribution pactBoth Riax and Riax M are trademarks of the AstraZeneca group. Dr Reddy's Laboratories will be distributing the two drugs in India.
29 May, 2015, 08.05 PM IST
- Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly launch Linagliptin tablets
Boehringer Ingelheim India and Eli Lilly and Company India (Lilly) today said they have launched Linagliptin tablets used for treating diab...
14 Jun, 2012, 07.18 PM 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