Managing Diabetes - A Touch Away, Supported By One Touch
Managing Diabetes - A Touch Away, Supported By One Touch
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How Can Self Monitoring Be Used To Motivate People With Diabetes?

Dr Milind Patil, Diabetologist, Shri Swami Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, Pune, shares information on how one can use the data collected by measuring blood sugar levels at home more effectively in managing diabetes.

MANAGING DIABETES - A TOUCH AWAY

MANAGING DIABETES - A TOUCH AWAY

According to the 9th edition of the Diabetes Atlas by the International Diabetes Foundation, 1 in 6 people with Diabetes in the world are from India.

With an estimated 77 million people with Diabetes, India is number two in the world after China (116 million) in terms of the most number of diabetics in the world.

Given the epidemic proportions and the spread of the disease, it is important to know not just about prevention measures but also how a diabetic can effectively manage the disease.

The NDTV campaign, Managing Diabetes - A Touch Away, supported by One Touch aims to highlight the importance of regular and meaningful monitoring of blood glucose at home in addition to lifestyle changes and medication in managing Diabetes