500m could get heart diseases, diabetes by 2030, warns WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says 500 million people globally may develop heart disease and diabetes between 2020 and 2030 Read more
diabetes
Vision loss cases in India surge to 138 million
Increased life expectancy and a high diabetes burden has increased the number of Indians with eyesight issues. Cases of Read more
Diabetes: Sedentary lifestyle also culprit part from sugar
According to experts sugar is not the sole culprit for increase in diabetes cases in India rather several other factors Read more
Health Insurance: Health panel working on legislation on insurance cover for diabetics
Although India has the dubious distinction of being the diabetes capital of the world, an effective health cover continues to elude  people living with diabetes. While most health insurance companies do not provide coverage for diabetics, some of those which  offer charge a high premium. In the wake of this, the recently set up Karnataka State Health Systems Commission is working on  legislation on insurance coverage for diabetics. Read more
