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 with type 1 diabetes, glucose monitor launched by Mattel. Check features, imagesOn TikTok and Instagram, some users with Type 1 diabetes expressed their joy with the new Barbie.
10 Jul, 2025, 12.07 AM IST
Barbie launches first doll with Type-1 diabetes. She wears glucose monitor and insulin pumpMattel introduces a Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, featuring a CGM and insulin pump, in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D. This inclus...
09 Jul, 2025, 09.04 AM IST
Dexcom plunges as revenue forecast cut spooks investorsDexcom shares plummeted over 40% due to a revenue forecast cut linked to a problematic salesforce restructuring. The changes led to fewer n...
27 Jul, 2024, 09.15 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
Best sugar testing machine in kits under 2000 for accurate readings and convenient useDesigned to simplify diabetes management, this selection of carefully picked out best sugar test machine kits under 2000, we aim to help yo...
22 Mar, 2024, 10.50 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
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
- OMRON Healthcare to market economical devices for blood glucose monitoring
'Priced less than Rs 2000, the device provides accurate measurements of glucose level within time frame of five seconds.'
16 Jan, 2013, 04.42 PM IST
- Bayer plans sub-Rs 1k blood glucose monitor
In a bid to strengthen its presence in the diabetes care market, German healthcare major Bayer is planning to roll out a India-specific blo...
29 Nov, 2007, 01.11 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