Diabetes
- Offbeat
61-year-old’s gym-first dedication inspires internet
A 61-year-old woman from Pune has gone viral on social media for her dedication to fitness as she refused to skip the gym despite being unwell. The woman’s son, Harish Thakur, shared…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad-born doctor earns one of UK’s top King honours
Hyderabad: A doctor who began his medical journey in Hyderabad has been recognised with one of United Kingdom’s (UK) most prestigious civilian honours for his contribution to diabetes care and healthcare equity. Professor…
- Telangana
Telangana records highest kidney disease death rate in India: Study
Hyderabad: Telangana has reported the highest death rate linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India, according to a study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research by the Institute of…
- Telangana
NFHS-6: Telangana leads on maternal care, but rising diabetes a new crisis
Hyderabad: Telangana has made measurable progress in child nutrition, maternal health and financial protection over the past five years, but the state’s latest health data paints a more complicated picture. Caesarean deliveries now…
- Telangana
Family alleges hospitals colluded to conceal patient’s death in Nagarkurnool
Hyderabad: A Nagarkurnool family has alleged that doctors at two private hospitals colluded to conceal the death of a 28-year-old temple priest, including referring him between facilities after he had already died. Tirunagari…
- Health
Patent expiry brings cheap Ozempic-like drugs to Telangana, DCA warns use
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has issued a public advisory cautioning against the unsupervised use of semaglutide formulations after cheaper versions of the diabetes and weight-loss drug flooded the market following…
- Health
India ranks second globally in diabetes cases with 90 million adults: Study
New Delhi: At 90 million, India ranked second in the number of adults living with diabetes in 2024. China was first at 148 million and the US ranked third at 39 million,…
- India
India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study
New Delhi: India faces the second highest economic burden due to diabetes of USD 11.4 trillion — the United States bears the highest costs at USD 16.5 trillion, and China the third…
- India
Novo Nordisk brings Ozempic to India for type 2 diabetes treatment
New Delhi: Danish pharma major Novo Nordisk on Friday launched its blockbuster type 2 diabetes treatment injection Ozempic, globally popular for its weight-loss benefits. Ozempic is now available in India as 0.25…
- Middle East
Two Indian expats in Dubai win Rs 1L each in diabetes challenge
Dubai: Two Dubai-based Indian expatriates have emerged as top winners of the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, earning Dirham 5,000 (Rs 1,20,613) each for achieving remarkable improvements in their blood sugar levels. The…
- India
West Bengal’s model to fight type 1 diabetes emulated globally: Mamata
Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said the state has attracted international attention in diabetes treatment, as the West Bengal model to fight type 1 diabetes has turned into a global…
- Health
Doctors warn of health crisis: NCDs reach epidemic proportions
New Delhi: India is on the cusp of a health crisis, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer reaching epidemic proportions, a group of Padma awardee doctors has said.…
- Hyderabad
No more pricks: BITS Hyderabad’s invention uses sweat to monitor diabetes
Hyderabad: With an aim to offer a non-invasive, painless, low-cost alternative to conventional testing methods of glucose levels in the body, a BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus student and his mentor developed a…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Weight loss key to controlling diabetes, say experts
Hyderabad: As part of Diabetes Awareness Week, observed from June 9 to 15, Kamineni Hospitals organised a special media interaction to spread awareness about diabetes prevention and control. The event, held in…
- Health
Study finds critical medicine shortages for diabetes, hypertension at rural health facilities
New Delhi: A joint survey conducted by the ICMR and the WHO, along with other institutes, has revealed critical medicine shortages for managing diabetes and hypertension at rural health facilities, from sub-centres…
