Columbia launches diabetes care program in India

 26-Aug-16, ET Healthworld 

India is the global diabetes capital with the highest number of people being affected by this disease, as per statistics from the International Diabetes Federation. Demanding job hours, erratic lifestyles and increasing prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity are some of the major factors leading to diabetes. An estimated one million Indians die each year due to diabetes.

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Columbia Asia Hospitals has announced the launch of 'Columbia Diabetes Care Program - Checkmate for Diabetes'. This is the first time a multi-specialty hospital in India is providing a comprehensive, in house diabetes management program. It will aid patients with prevention and treatment options, and other related issues like diabetic retinopathy and renal failure will be assessed and treated or retarded through this program.

The hospital also announced a mobile app that will be free of cost. A 'smart' glucometer can be used for blood sugar level screening, and all the records would automatically get uploaded. This will keep a record of blood sugar monitoring and also intimate the endocrinologist/diabetic educator, in case of any abnormal report.

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