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Scientists discover reason high altitude protects against diabetes: Study
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood.
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Glucose remains best test for diabetes diagnosis; HbA1c cannot be used as
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to a new evidence-based Viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, the widely used glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test, as available in India, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians.
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Standard diabetes test may mislead diagnosis in S Asians, including Indian
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Led by Professor Anoop Misra and collaborators, the review questions reliance on HbA1c as a sole diagnostic or monitoring tool for type 2 diabetes in South Asia, including India. HbA1c measurements primarily reflect the glycation of haemoglobin.
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Greenyn Biotechnology Launches Insumate® mcIRBP-19 Bitter Melon Peptide, T
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Taichung [China], December 9: Backed by New Medical Association Certification, Insumate® Becomes the Only Bitter Melon Peptide Globally Recognized by FDA-NDI, SNQ, and the Taiwan Complementary Medicine Society (TCMS).
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Fitterfly (a division of PB Health) Secures Patent for PGR Technology to D
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4: Fitterfly by PB Health has secured the patent for its proprietary Personalised Glycemic Response (PGR) technology. This AI-led engine powers its Diabetes Care Programs and enables personalised, data-driven care at scale.
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Diabetes surges among young Indians as diagnostic data shows spike in earl
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Recent Indian studies estimate that approximately 101 million adults in India are living with diabetes, with an additional 136 million exhibiting signs of pre-diabetes. Corresponding with this escalating health challenge, Mahajan Imaging and Labs, one of Delhi NCR's leading integrated dia
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World Diabetes Day 2025: How Tracky is making Continuous Glucose Monitorin
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14: India lives with diabetes at a scale few nations do. More than 100 million adults are managing the condition, and many more remain undiagnosed until complications appear. For most families, glucose checks still mean finger pricks, scattered lab reports, and a
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Cipla Health welcomes FSSAI's new labelling rules for 'ORS', reinforces Pr
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: ProlyteORS, the flagship brand of Cipla Health Limited, welcomes the recent directive from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which mandates the removal of the term 'ORS' from food and beverage product names, labels, and tra
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Glucose Today, More Blood Tests Tomorrow: Scanbo's Roadmap from D8 to D19
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 10: Healthcare is undergoing a transformation that moves testing away from hospitals and central labs into clinics, community centres, and even private homes. This shift is being fueled by rising healthcare costs, an ageing population, and the need for faster
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India Risks Losing its Workforce Advantage, India's First Workforce Health
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 4: Loop, India's leading Group health insurance and health benefits provider, today announced the launch of the Workforce Health Index (WHI), India's first national-level benchmark report on the health of working professionals. Built on 214,142 lab test pa
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Abbott Launches Next-Gen FreeStyle Libre® 2 Plus with Continuous Glucose R
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott's latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to
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Made in India: Agatsa Launches EasyTouch+ - India's First Smart, Prickless
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 20: For millions of Indians living with diabetes, the daily reality of monitoring blood sugar comes with an uncomfortable routine -sharp needle pricks, recurring costs for strips, and the constant reminder of the condition. Agatsa, a pioneering Indian health technol
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