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Diabetic Retinopathy Overview

Diabetic Retinopathy Overview

“At present, confirmed diabetes patients in India are 67 million, with another 30 million in pre-diabetes group. By 2030, India will have the largest number of patients in the world.” Diabetes by its very nature affects the small and medium sized blood vessels of the body. This would significantly affect the Eye, Heart, Kidney ad [...]

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The Looming Co-epidemic of TB-Diabetes: A Call to Action

The Looming Co-epidemic of TB-Diabetes: A Call to Action

The recently released report from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung diseases (IUALTD) and the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) titled "The Looming Co-epidemic of TB-Diabetes: A Call to Action" draws attention to a major public health problem in the developing world that is particularly relevant to India. The report attracted wide media attention because [...]

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Fit for Life: NDTV Anchors Shares Their #NotMyType List

Fit for Life: NDTV Anchors Shares Their #NotMyType List

Ravish Kumar: Missing my breakfast is #NotMyType  Ankita Mukherji: Skipping breakfast is #NotMyType  Sarah Jacob: Work takes priority but so does my health, missing my morning run is #NotMyType  Nikhil Naz: All work and no play is #NotMyType  Um E Kulsoom Shariff: Hectic schedule, breaking new, crazy work hours I love it all, but skipping [...]

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Cardiac Expert Dr. Sandip K Rane Answers Your Queries

Cardiac Expert Dr. Sandip K Rane Answers Your Queries

Dr. Sandip K Rane, Director Cardiology, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Mumbai User Query by Yashu Khetarpal: I would like to know how can we come to know that we have a heart problem? I am 31 years old, we have family history of heart problem, my father and grandfather expired because of a heart attack. For [...]

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High Heels or Climbing Shoes? What do You Choose? What’s Your Type?

High Heels or Climbing Shoes? What do You Choose? What’s Your Type?

High Heels or Climbing Shoes? Morning Run or Late Night Fun? What do you choose? What is your type? In today’s day and age, Diabetes is catching up fast and catching up young. Type 2 diabetes is directly linked to lifestyle related issues. Today’s generation is falling prey to a sedentary lifestyle devoid of physical [...]

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